The AS Level Further Mathematics course consists of 3 units of study in Year 12. Mathematics is both an art and a science, and pure mathematics lies at its heart. Pure mathematics explores the boundary of mathematics and pure reason. It has been described as "that part of mathematical activity that is done without explicit or immediate consideration of direct application," although what is "pure" in one era often becomes applied later. Finance and cryptography are current examples.
FP1 – Introduction to complex numbers, matrices and infinite series.
Students who wish to study AS Level Further Mathematics will need to have achieved a Grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics. Students will be interviewed for a place on this course.
There are three examinations on the three units of study. Internal assessments will be taken regularly after each topic and each half term.
Visits to local universities to be part of maths challenges competing against local providers. Rich mathematical days exploring the use of mathematics in the real world.