Further Mathematics AS/A2 at Lawrence Sheriff School
Course description
What is Further Mathematics?
Further Mathematics is an A Level qualification which
both broadens and deepens the mathematics covered in
A Level Mathematics. Further Mathematics is taken
alongside an AS or A Level in Mathematics.
Course overview
The course is designed to allow specialisation in the
subject by the study of a wide range of topics, as well
as a more sophisticated approach to some topics
that are included in the Mathematics A Level
Course content
You can expect to:
• Study modules that will lead to the award of two A2
levels: an A2 in Mathematics and an A2 in Further
Mathematics.
• In addition to A Level modules, study further pure
modules and more applied modules.
• Have eight lessons of tuition per week.
Entry requirements
Grade A* in GCSE Mathematics.
Assessment
100% examination.
Future opportunities
Where does it lead?
Almost three quarters of Russell Group universities
mention Further Mathematics in their entrance
requirements for BSc Mathematics. This course should
be the first choice for any student intending to specialise
in Mathematics or subjects that require a high level
of mathematical competence, for example, Sciences
(particularly Physics), Computing or Engineering.
Further information
Other useful information
A list of books required for both A Level courses
is available from the mathematics office.
Students’ views …
“I have two teachers who make themselves available
to help me however trivial the problem.”
“The pace of this course was difficult to cope with until
I scheduled regular times out of lessons to work on
practising the skills that had been introduced in the
lessons.”
“It has been both enlightening and very interesting
to see the skills learnt in the A Level course come
into play in higher mathematical concepts.”
How to apply
If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact Lawrence Sheriff School directly.
