What is Further Mathematics?

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What is Further Mathematics?
Further Maths

• is an AS/A level qualification

• is designed to be studied alongside standard the
  standard Maths AS/A levels

• has content which is both broader and deeper than
  the standard Maths A level

• carries UCAS points in exactly the same way as
  other AS/A levels

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Why do Further Mathematics?
Studying Further Maths will

• make you think! (and so develop your thinking
  skills)

• give you the chance to meet some interesting and
  very useful Mathematical ideas not covered on the
  standard Maths A level

• help your understanding of the standard Maths A
  level and possibly increase your standard Maths
  grade

• help you to succeed on any Maths-related degree
  course

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Any form of Engineering
If you have the chance, you would be foolish not
to do Further Mathematics if

• you enjoy Mathematics and are keen to learn and
  understand more

• you intend to do a degree in a maths-based
  subject like

Computing
Sciences (especially Physics)
Mathematics
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What topics are studied?

• The Pure Mathematics element of Further
  Mathematics builds on the Pure Mathematics
  studied in the standard Maths A level

• New topics include

Complex Numbers
Matrices
Mathematical proof
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What topics are studied?

• Pure Maths topics developed further from the
  standard A level include

Functions
Algebra
Differential Equations
Calculus
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What topics are studied?

• In Applied Maths you can develop the applied
  topics from your standard Maths A level to a
  higher level, or broaden your knowledge into
  different topics

• Applied Maths modules may be studied in

Statistics
Mechanics
Decision Discrete Maths
Numerical Analysis
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How are the AS and A level qualifications made up?

• You need 3 extra modules for an AS in Further
  Maths, one of which must be Further Pure Maths 1

• You need 6 extra modules for an A-level in
  Further Maths, two of which must be Further Pure
  Maths 1 and Further Pure Maths 2

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How will studying through the Further Mathematics
Centre work?

• A lot more of of your studying will be done
  independently

• Your studies will be managed by a tutor

• You will use resources on an extensive,
  purpose-written website

• You will learn to make effective use of your
  textbook

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How will I work with my Further Mathematics tutor?

• Centres fill this in depending on their
  individual circumstances

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What are the benefits of this style of studying?
This style of studying will

• develop your ability to work more independently

• provide excellent preparation for university
  style working

• demonstrate your initiative and commitment to
  universities and employers