FURTHER MATHEMATICS

Level: A Level

Examination board: Edexcel

Specification: 9FMO

Course Contact: Miss Goldman, Subject Lead

Entry Requirements: Grade 8 or above in GCSE Maths

For students with a genuine love of Mathematics, Further Mathematics is an opportunity to explore the subject in greater depth.

From complex numbers and matrices to advanced calculus, you'll tackle challenging concepts that stretch your thinking, strengthen your problem-solving abilities and spark your curiosity.

'Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.’

Albert Einstein

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Are you interested in...

Discovering how imaginary numbers can solve real mathematical problem

Tackling challenging proofs and problems that require creativity as well as logic

Applying advanced calculus to model motion, change and real-world systems

Challenging yourself with questions that have multiple solution pathways

Core Pure Mathematics

Core Pure Mathematics introduces exciting new areas of mathematics, including proof, matrices, complex algebraic techniques, vectors, polar coordinates, hyperbolic functions and advanced calculus.

Further Statistics 1

Further Statistics develops techniques for analysing data, probability distributions and statistical hypothesis testing.

Further Mechanics 1

In Further Mechanics, you'll extend your understanding of motion, forces and momentum.

ASSESSMENT

Paper 1: Core Pure Mathematics 1 – one paper of 1 hour 30 minutes (weighting of 25%)
Paper 2: Core Pure Mathematics 2 – one paper of 1 hour 30 minutes (weighting of 25%)
Paper 3: Further Mechanics 1 – one paper of 1 hour 30 minutes (weighting of 25 %)
Paper 4: Further Statistics 1 – one paper of 1 hour 30 minutes (weighting of 25 %)

SUBJECT EXPERTS

Miss Goldman, Subject Lead

Miss Goldman has a particular passion for the statistics component of A Level Mathematics and enjoys helping students develop confidence in applying mathematical concepts to real-world contexts.

She has supported many students in achieving excellent A Level results, with former students progressing to study Mathematics and other STEM subjects at leading universities.