What will I study?
Further Mathematics is designed for students with an enthusiasm for mathematics, many of whom will go on to degrees in mathematics, engineering, the sciences and economics. You will need to have achieved a Grade 8 in GCSE Maths. The qualification is deeper and broader than A Level Mathematics.

Year 12 and 13
Paper 1:  Further Pure Mathematics 1
Written examination of 75 marks (1 hr 30 min)
Students will study the following topics: Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Further vectors.

Paper 2:  Further Pure Mathematics 2
Written examination of 75 marks (1 hr 30 min).
Students will study the following topics: Complex numbers, Further algebra and functions, Further calculus, Polar coordinates, Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations.

Paper 3:  Further Mathematics Option 1
Written examination of 75 marks (1 hr 30 min)
Further Mechanics 1 – Momentum and impulse, Work, energy and power, Elastic strings and springs.

Paper 4:  Further Mathematics Option 2
Written examination of 75 marks (1 hr 30 min)
Decision 1 – Algorithms, Route inspection, Linear Programming, critical Path analysis, Spanning Trees.

How will I be assessed?
The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Further Mathematics consists of four externally examined papers.

What do I need to study the course?
GCSE Grade 8 in Mathematics.
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Where will A Level Further Maths lead me?
Mathematics is needed for most Physics and Engineering  degrees and is strongly recommended or compulsory for many Chemistry degrees.  Students who have studied Mathematics at Holy Cross Sixth Form have gone on to study degrees in Biological Sciences, Computer Science,  Medicine, Social Sciences such as Psychology, Geography, Sociology, Business Studies, Finance and Accounting,  Economics and Actuarial Science.  There is a demand for qualified mathematics teachers.  As most jobs involve some use of numerical or financial data, mathematics graduates are well-placed in the job market. Employers include local government, Civil Service and all areas of industry and business.