Deborah Gordon : Head of Maths
Double Maths - A-level Mathematics & A-level Further Mathematics
AQA - 7357 & 7367
A grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics
Further mathematicians are passionate about mathematics and enjoy finding the most efficient and elegant solution to a multi-stage problem. They will want to know the “why” underpinning the concepts they are tackling and will be able to spot links between the various aspects of mathematics. A-level Further Mathematics builds on and develops the ideas studied in A-Level Mathematics and introduces new mathematical topics to bridge the gap to degree level mathematics and other subjects with a high mathematical content.
Since studying Further Mathematics provides an opportunity to study a broader and deeper range of topics, as well as demonstrating a student’s ability to tackle more advanced topics, it provides strong foundations for a variety of related degrees at university. The subject has clear links with courses such as Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Material Science or even Chemistry. Students who gain A-Level qualifications in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics are highly employable and students find the skills and knowledge gained from the course useful when pursuing careers in areas such as medicine, engineering, veterinary science, finance, computing and any scientific discipline.
In addition to the events offered to students of the A-level Mathematics course, there will be further opportunities for students to extend their mathematical horizons. In particular, students can elect to tackle extension work in preparation for university interviews and additional examinations, such as MAT—the Mathematics entrance exam for Oxford, AEA – Advanced Extension Award or STEP – used for admissions to Mathematics at Cambridge. At Cambourne Sixth Form, we will support you in preparation for those as well as support you if you choose to go on to study Mathematics or similar at degree level.
Course ContentIn Double Maths you will study A-Level Mathematics in Year 12 and A-Level Further Mathematics in Year 13. You will sit examinations for both A-Level Mathematics and A-Level Further Mathematics at the end of Year 13. A-Level Further Mathematics is designed to build upon the content studied in A-Level Mathematics. The course structure for A-level Mathematics in Year 12 can be found under A-Level Mathematics section. In Year 13 all students will study Further Pure Maths along with two options from:
A-Level Further Mathematics is examined by 3 papers which are sat at the end of Year 13. Each paper is 2 hours long, and is out of 100 marks.
Further Pure Mathematics (66.6% of A-Level Further Mathematics) Further mechanics (16.7% of A-Level Further Mathematics) Further statistics (16.7% of A-Level Further Mathematics) Discrete (16.7% of A-Level Further Mathematics)
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Each subject is also part of our ‘Super-curricular’ initiative, which aims to develop your wider understanding of academic subjects and support your learning – more information can be found here.
Cambourne Sixth Form
Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne
Cambridge CB23 6FR
Tel: 01954 284000
Email: info@cambournesixthform.org
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