A Level Further Mathematics
at Conyers School, Yarm · school or sixth form
What the college says
What is Mathematics? The Further Maths course results in two A-level qualifications: Maths, and Further Maths. Fifteen hours of teaching will be offered each two week cycle rather than the usual twenty hours normally allocated for two A-level courses. The course goes beyond the syllabus of the Maths A Level, to include topics seen at University such as complex numbers, matrices and mathematical proof. Why study it? Further Maths should be taken by anyone interested in taking a Mathematics based degree at university, such as Maths, Physics or Engineering.
What you need to get on
You will need to achieve five or more “4” grades, including Grade 7 in Maths
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Conyers School
GREEN LANE, YARM, TS15 9ET
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · YARM
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