Further Maths

Vocational qualification

In Leicester

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Leicester

This course is aimed at students who enjoy mathematics and feel confident with the subject. It is especially recommended for students intending to study maths (on its own or as part of a combined degree) at University. This may be a good choice of a fourth AS level, if you have already chosen maths and two others. WHAT WILL I LEARN? To develop knowledge and skills beyond the work of the A.

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Location

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Leicester (Leicestershire)
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Gateway Sixth Form College, Colin Grundy Drive, Hamilton, LE5 1GA

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About this course

As part of an advanced level programme, a minimum of 4 G.C.S.E.s at grade C or above (or the equivalent) and a minimum of a grade A or B in G.C.S.E. Maths (higher).
LENGTH OF COURSE
AS level is one year, followed by a second year for those progressing to A2 level.
WHERE NEXT?
AS or A level Further Mathematics is a very useful (sometimes essential) qualification for careers in business,...

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Course programme


Further Maths AS and A2



INTRODUCTION
This course is aimed at students who enjoy mathematics and feel confident with the subject. It is especially recommended for students intending to study maths (on its own or as part of a combined degree) at University. This may be a good choice of a fourth AS level, if you have already chosen maths and two others.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
To develop knowledge and skills beyond the work of the A level course. This means that you will study some new topics and some familiar topics in greater depth.

AS CONTENT
There are 3 modules. At least one has to be a Pure Unit but there is some flexibility regarding the other two. Last years students completed Further Pure 1, Mechanics 1 and Numerical Methods.

AS ASSESSMENT
Each module is assessed by written examination. Some modules have a coursework project which is part of the examination assessment.

A2 CONTENT
There are a further 3 modules. Again there will be some flexibility according to students interests and needs.

A2 ASSESSMENT
A2 assessment follows a similar format as the AS assessment.

HOW WILL I STUDY?
You will experience a wide range of teaching styles and be encouraged to explore new ideas for yourself, sometimes using IT and worksheets. Alongside this, there will be formal teaching and provision for consolidation of ideas and techniques needed for examinations. You will have 3 hours per week of timetabled study with an additional 2 hours of support provided by tutorials. Our links with Leicester University and the Further Maths Network provide additional support for students. It is recommended that you should spend on average 5 hours per week doing self-study. You will make extensive use of graphical calculators and computers throughout the course. It will be possible to hire or purchase your own graphical calculator through the college at a discount rate. You will be encouraged to take advantage of tutorial facilities to provide extra support to lessons. You will monitor your work and progress with regular review sheets and periodic assessments in addition to the formal assessments.

RESOURCES
Text books, work sheets, review sheets, past examination papers and extensive IT facilities are all provided. You will be expected to provide your own writing equipment and calculator.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
As part of an advanced level programme, a minimum of 4 G.C.S.E.s at grade C or above (or the equivalent) and a minimum of a grade A or B in G.C.S.E. Maths (higher).

LENGTH OF COURSE
AS level is one year, followed by a second year for those progressing to A2 level.

WHERE NEXT?
AS or A level Further Mathematics is a very useful (sometimes essential) qualification for careers in business, accounting, actuarial work, computing, science, engineering, technology, operational research, teaching, civil service, surveying etc.

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Further Maths

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