Further Mathematics
Here at Greenhead College, A Level Further Mathematics provides an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and able mathematicians to broaden and deepen their mathematical knowledge and understanding.
A Level Further Mathematics is studied alongside A Level Mathematics. Students take their A Level Mathematics examinations at the end of the first year and their A Level Further Mathematics examinations at the end of the second year.
Together, Mathematics and Further Mathematics are often referred to as “Double Maths”. The two qualifications are studied concurrently and benefit from twice the teaching time of a single A Level course, allowing students to explore mathematics in greater depth.
If you have a strong mathematical background and are considering a degree in a STEM subject, Further Mathematics is highly recommended. It is particularly valued by universities for courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computing and Economics.
Greenhead offers four Mathematics-based courses in total. You may also be interested in Mathematics, Statistics or Core Maths.
The Mathematics Department has a dedicated help room for additional study and support, equipped with computers and access to a range of useful online resources. Teachers are always available to provide guidance and assistance.
We also offer a variety of enriching extracurricular opportunities, including participation in the UKMT Maths Challenge, support for university admissions tests such as STEP and TMUA, and trips to Maths Inspiration lectures.
Grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics. GCSE Further Mathematics is not required (but is recommended, if available). Students do not apply for this course until the end of their first year at Greenhead.
This course follows the Pearson (Edexcel) specification.
50% will cover pure mathematics themes such as algebra, trigonometry and calculus, but in much greater depth. We will study interesting new topics including complex numbers and matrices.
For the other 50% of the course, you will choose two additional units from further study of Statistics, Mechanics or Decision Maths (the mathematics of algorithms and networks).
