Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

Further Maths

at Tapton School & Sixth Form, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Further Mathematics is equivalent to taking 2 A Levels. Students completing this course will be awarded A Levels in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Students should have a keen interest in Mathematics and a possible desire to study Mathematics at University though this is not essential. All courses require a commitment to hard work outside the classroom, at least as many hours private study as you have lessons, and willingness to talk to your teachers and seek help when you know you need it. "Maths is a highly enjoyable and rewarding subject. It is very demanding but there is a high sense of achievement when it comes to problem solving. All the teachers are very approachable about anything and are always willing to help."

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above. Each course carries its own individual requirments.

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

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 59 providers teaching it