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A Level Further Mathematics

at Cardinal Newman College, Preston · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

If Maths is one of your favourite subjects and you achieve a grade A in your GCSE, you should seriously consider studying Further Maths at A Level. As Maths is such a vast subject it is impossible to cover it all in one A Level, which is why Further Maths develops some of the concepts met in A Level Maths and brings it to a higher plane. It attracts students who thoroughly enjoy the subject and are keen to extend their understanding and knowledge. It gives you the chance to see a wide variety of fascinating topics, including some more demanding and abstract areas of Maths. Lessons are fast-paced, interesting and should really make you think! The Further Maths teachers at Newman are passionate about their subject and want to share their enthusiasm with you. During your first year of the Further Maths course, you will study one module of Decision Maths. This is essentially the Maths of how to make a decision! We look at various ways of using Maths to choose the right course of action. We also study one module of Mechanics, which links closely with Physics and can be helpful to those looking to pursue a career in engineering, amongst other things. The other module covered is an extension of the pure Maths covered on the A Level Maths course. This module will introduce you to topics such as mathematical proof, matrices and complex numbers. During the second year, you will study more Pure Maths, Mechanics and Statistics.

What you need to get on

Five Grade 5s at GCSE and at least a 7 in Maths (strongly advised to pick 4 subjects)

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

  • Cardinal Newman College

    Larkhill Road, Preston, PR1 4HD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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