Pupils taking A level Further Mathematics, MUST take A level Mathematics as well. This page should be read after a reading of the page relating to A level Mathematics. A pupil taking A level Further Mathematics will take the following modules: C1, C2, C3, C4, FP1, FP2, M1, M2, S1, S2, D1 and one of M3 or D2. Further Mathematics can be taken as one of your four choices at A Level or as your fifth choice. The standard Mathematics A-level is an excellent general maths qualification. However, it is not designed for the most talented, and never has been in the 50 years that we have had A-levels. It does not stretch the most able students, nor does it include some very important topics such as complex numbers and differential equations (beyond the most simple). It also fails to give students the algebraic fluency that many university courses require. Further Maths addresses these problems directly. Students who are lucky enough to take it in the sixth-form have a major advantage over their peers at university. The pupils that take Further Mathematics will study more Pure Mathematics and a wider range of applications. Any pupil who is considering any degree with a high mathematical content, not just Mathematics itself, should consider the study of Further Mathematics. An A Level qualification in Mathematics is a valuable qualification with problem solving skills developed as techniques are applied. In this country, Maths and Further Maths at A-level include Pure Maths, Statistics, Decision Maths and Mechanics. In other countries, these would be classed as four separate subjects. Students are encouraged to broaden their choice of subjects in the sixth-form. Many students do not appreciate the increased breadth achieved from choosing Further Maths; instead they, wrongly, perceive it as narrowing their options.
Name: Further Mathematics Qualification title: GCE A Level in Further Mathematics Qualification type: Assessment Examination board: TBC All of the exam boards have a draft specification which have not yet been accredited by Ofqual Examinations: 4 separate papers 90 minutes each carrying equal weighting Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20161007 09:11:05 Updated 20161216 11:43:19
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Title: GCE A Level in Further Mathematics Qualification: GCE A Level in Further Mathematics Classification: Science and Mathematics