Further Mathematics

AIMS 

In Further Mathematics the ideas met in the A level Mathematics course, are extended yet further.  In addition to the compulsory content of A level Mathematics there are optional modules extending ideas in pure mathematics, mechanics, statistics or decision mathematics. In Further Mathematics, you can do it all! 

CURRICULUM 

Year 12 

All of the areas mentioned in Year 12 Pure Mathematics are covered in Further Mathematics. There is an extension of Pure Mathematics with the introduction of further ideas, including complex numbers, matrices, hyperbolic functions and methods of proof. 

Students also cover Decision Mathematics, which looks at the ways in which computers deal with organising essentially easy but time-consuming problems, such as how to fit things most efficiently in boxes and how a salesman could visit a number of towns using as little fuel as possible. 

Year 13 

In Year 13 Mathematics, students extend their Pure Mathematics experience with optional additional courses in Statistics and Mechanics. 

FACILITIES AND RESOURCES 

All mathematics rooms are equipped with overhead projectors. At KS5 pupils and students have digital access to a relevant textbook to accompany their studies. 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR 

The Mathematics faculty takes part in the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge every year and regularly enters a team in the Senior Team Challenge 

For more information contact:

Mr D Roocroft
Head of Mathematics and Computer Science