Further Mathematics
at Heart of England School, Coventry · school or sixth form
What the college says
Further Mathematics A level extends your mathematical problem solving skills even further, covering topics that are in some cases entirely abstract such as imaginary numbers – what does happen when you square root a negative number? – and hyperbolic functions – what can you do with the trigonometric functions if you just change one little bit? Further Maths is a varied and interesting topic and for those with a particular aptitude for it, it can lead to some quite interesting discoveries, for example: Why does eiπ = -1?
What you need to get on
Further maths can only be taken alongside Maths. A Grade 7 or higher in Maths plus a pass at the entry level maths test is required.
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
Heart of England Sixth Form
Gipsy Lane Solihull, Coventry, CV7 7FW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Coventry
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