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A Level in Further Mathematics

at Marling School, Stroud · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Strong mathematicians can finish with two A Levels - one in Mathematics and the other in Further Mathematics. Further Mathematics students will be taught in a separate group from the single Mathematics students, thus allowing for a pace of learning more suited to this extra course. Studying for this additional qualification will allow students to gain greater breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of the subject. For instance, students could have the opportunity to study decision mathematics, which would be an entirely new strand of the subject to them, while also taking the ideas introduced in the Mathematics qualification to a much more complex level. Clearly this 'double' qualification is an extremely powerful one for those strong enough mathematically to study it. Although it is rarely a stated requirement for entry to courses in higher education it is highly recommended that students have studied it if they intend to study Mathematics, Engineering or certain scientific courses at some universities. Indeed, some students may find themselves at a disadvantage if they apply for such courses without having studied Further Mathematics at A Level.

What you need to get on

Course Entry Requirements: At least a Grade 8 or above at GCSE level Maths.Sixth Form Entry Requirements: 5 Grade 6's or higher at GCSE. A minimum of Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics is needed.

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

  • Marling School

    Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4HE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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