Why Study Further Maths?
A Level Further Maths, taken in addition to A Level Maths, provides scholars with an opportunity to gain greater depth and breadth in this subject.
For someone who enjoys mathematics, it provides a challenge and a chance to explore more sophisticated mathematical concepts. Scholars find it enjoyable and rewarding and say that spending more time doing maths boosts their grades in their standard A Level Maths.
Taking Further Maths at Longsands Sixth Form will provide you with unrivalled levels of support and advice. Our Maths Clinic is widely used by scholars to complete assignments in a friendly, helpful and encouraging environment.
We have extensive experience of scholars applying to study Mathematics and related subjects at top universities. As of this, we can offer high quality advice on applications, support for entrance exams, practice exams and practice interviews (e.g. for Oxbridge). We use textbook and internet resources with comprehensive coverage of each unit of work and graphical calculators are available for Further Maths scholars to borrow.
Where can Further Maths take me next?
A Level Further Maths is essential for studying Mathematics and highly desirable for some related STEM degrees, such as Physics, Engineering and Computer Science.
“I’m sitting in my maths lecture doing calculus and doing hyperbolics and I’m one of the few that actually knows it/understands it so I just thought I’d say a big thank you for your top teaching putting me ahead of my year.”
– Sixth Form Scholar who went on to study Maths at University of York
Key Information
Exam Board:
OCR (A) H245
Assessment:
100% Exam
Made up of 4 papers
Entry Requirements:
8 in Maths
Enrichment
There is a Future Mathematicians Group for those aiming to study maths at a top university.
The Department offers Entrance exam (including STEP and MAT) preparation sessions and Oxbridge interview training.