SUBJECT

Further Mathematics

What are lessons like in this subject?

Further Maths is the ideal subject for students with a flair for maths and an interest in maths-related degrees and careers. It is studied as a fourth subject, alongside A level maths, and adds further depth to topics studied in A level maths (such as vectors and mechanics) and introduces degree level topics (such as matrices and complex numbers). Time in lessons is devoted to doing as much mathematics as possible – individually, in small groups, or in whole-class discussion, with students being invited to contribute their solutions or lead examples on the board. The use of a graphical calculator is essential for further mathematics and so this is explicitly taught in lessons. Further mathematicians often lead our entries to the UKMT individual and team challenges, and support is provided for those wishing to apply to top-tier universities through mock interviews and assistance with preparing for the STEP, MAT, and TMUA.

What will I study?

The course will include:Ìý
  • Proof.Ìý
  • Complex numbers.Ìý
  • Matrices.Ìý
  • Further algebra and functions.Ìý
  • Further calculus.Ìý
  • Further vectors.Ìý
  • Polar coordinates.Ìý
  • Hyperbolic functions.Ìý
  • Differential equations.Ìý
  • Further numerical methodsÌý
  • Further mechanics (including energy, circularÌýmotion, momentum, and centres of mass).
  • Further statistics (including random variables,Ìýfurther hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals).Ìý

What our
students

say

Taking Further Maths has allowed me to meet an array of interesting people who shared my passion for maths and allowed me to make more friends. The teachers were amazing in teaching the content in an engaging manner and were willing to help with understanding anything that didn't make sense to me initially. The format of splitting the Maths and Further Maths between years also helped with reducing exam stress and increasing confidence going into the second year of learning.

Jayden Place - Trinity Academy Doncaster


Further Mathematics

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