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Mathematics and Further Mathematics
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Why Study Mathematics?
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Studying Mathematics enables you to think logically and reason effectively. You learn the importance of independent thought and what constitutes proof. In your applied modules you study mechanics or statistics.
Mathematics is a much respected academic subject, combining well with both Science and Arts A Levels, and valued by universities and employers alike.
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Will I enjoy it?
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If you enjoy puzzles and patterns, then Mathematics is a good choice. Another must is to take a delight in working through a question to the end, and also to want to know whether another line of thinking would work too.
From your GCSE course, enjoying Algebra is often a good guide as to whether you would enjoy AS or A2 Mathematics in the Sixth Form.
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Course Content
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AS: 2 modules of the course consist of Pure Mathematics topics and include algebra, co-ordinate geometry, sequences and series, calculus and numerical methods. The third module will be Mechanics or Statistics.
A2: The balance of the course remains the same, and the topics become more challenging.
Course Content: Further Mathematics
Further Pure Modules, Statistics and Mechanics continue to be studied in the Upper Sixth.
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Assessment
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Mathematics
AS: 3 x 1 hour 30 minutes papers
A2: 3 x 1 hour 30 minutes papers
Coursework Requirements: None
Further Mathematics
AS: 3 x 1 hour 30 minutes papers
A2: 3 x 1 hour 30 minutes papers
Coursework Requirements: None
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Tell me more…
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Mathematics can often be a relaxation amid a swirl of essay writing and is worth considering as a different discipline.
If you are studying both Mathematics and Further Mathematics there is flexibility within the course as Further Mathematics can be taken up to AS or A2. Further Mathematicians have their core lessons alone, but join with the Mathematicians for the applied topics. As they study all the A2 Mathematics modules in Lower Sixth, they have an A Level by the end of the first year. It is worth knowing that studying for both Mathematics and Further Mathematics generally has a timetable commitment of 12-14 lessons rather than the full 16.
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