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Further Maths

at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, Grays · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level21 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

What is Further Mathematics? Further Mathematics extends the understanding gained in A Level Mathematics to higher levels, as well as exploring topics afresh. It is advantageous to students who are considering studying Mathematics at university. Also, students who study Physics and Engineering will benefit from meeting Mathematics they might need at this stage. AS Course Content The course consists of one unit of Further Pure Maths and two applied units from the areas of Mechanics, Decision Maths and Statistics. You must have taken or be taking A Level Maths alongside this. A2 Course Content The A2 course consists of a further three units, where at least one of: Further Pure 2 and Further Pure 3 is required to be taken. The other units will be chosen from the areas of Mechanics, Decision Maths and Statistics. However no overlap with A Level Maths is permitted. AS/A2 Assessment Criteria All units are assessed by an examination of 1 hour 30 minutes. There is no coursework element. Exam Board: Edexcel

What you need to get on

55 Points Attainment 8, 4 or better in English and GCSE Grade 8 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

  • Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

    Mayflower Road Chafford Hundred, Grays, RM16 6SA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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