ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • GCSE Mathematics at Grade 8+  
  • You should have resilience and a desire to solve complex problems
  • You should have strong algebra skills

FUTURE PROGRESSION

  • The versatility of the subject makes it suitable for many courses and professions
  • The decision module is useful for careers within the Computer Programming sector
  • Increased resilience and enhanced problem- solving skills appeal to future employers

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

In addition to A Level Mathematics you will study additional topics in three main sections: Further Core (66%), Further Statistics (17%) and Decision Maths (17%). These will be assessed at the end of Year 13.

This course will develop and build upon the skills developed in A Level Mathematics.

Core topics:

Matrices

Complex Numbers

Complex Proof

Complex Algebra

Differential Equations

Hyperbolic Functions

Further Statistics topics: 

Further Probability Distributions, Hypothesis

testing

Decision topics: 

Algorithms, Linear Programming and Critical Path Analysis


FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Mrs Pullen to discuss further 
cpullen@stjohns.bhcet.org.uk