A-Level Further Mathematics (AQA 7357)

Course Overview

Further mathematics is a course designed for able students who want to extend their mathematical knowledge.

The course builds on from A-level mathematics and allows you to tackle a wider breadth of work and some more demanding topics. You will focus very strongly on pure mathematics. There are also lessons on statistics and decision mathematics throughout the course. The A-level examination consists of two exam papers in pure mathematics and two more examination papers in further statistics and decision mathematics.

You would be well advised to take further mathematics if you are interested in a degree in mathematics, economics, physics, or engineering. However, the course is also interesting to anyone with a real appreciation of mathematics and wishes to extend their mathematical ability. 

You will study:

  • Mathematical argument, language and proof
  • Mathematical problem solving
  • Mathematical modelling
  • Proof
  • Algebra and functions
  • Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane
  • Sequences and series
  • Trigonometry
  • Exponentials and logarithms
  • Differentiation
  • Vectors
  • Integration
  • Numerical methods
  • Statistical sampling
  • Data presentation and interpretation
  • Probability
  • Statistical distributions
  • Statistical hypothesis testing
  • Quantities and units in mechanics
  • Kinematics
  • Forces and Newton’s laws
  • Moments

“At A-level I didn’t just learn to understand mathematics, I learnt to love it.”

St Ivo Student

Course Code: 7357

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English 
  • Grade 8+ in GCSE mathematics

Exam Board: AQA

Assessment

100% Exam

Choosing your post-16 options is an important decision, and St Ivo Academy Sixth Form is here to guide you. Applications are welcome from students in St Ives and beyond via the MyChoice16 platform.

Step-by-step application process

  1. Log in to your MyChoice16 account.
  2. Select ‘My Applications’. To start a new application, click ‘Start a new Application’; to continue an existing one, click ‘Continue’ next to your application.
  3. Complete all sections of your Profile Template if this is your first application. For additional applications, only ‘Course Choices’ needs to be completed.
  4. Qualifications will be uploaded by the school—this section can be skipped. Your form tutor will add a reference.
  5. Complete any remaining fields or checkboxes. Click ‘Send Application’ to submit.
  6. Your application status will update (eg. Sent, Schools Hold). The school will review your application to ensure it meets the requirements, and you may be asked to discuss it with a teacher.
  7. Monitor your application regularly and respond promptly to any notifications.
  8. All applicants will be invited to an interview before a provisional offer is made.

 

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Georgina Sargent – Georgina.Sargent@astreastivo.org

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