Further Mathematics

“We use maths in every aspect of our lives at work and in practical everyday activities at home and beyond.” National Numeracy

Exam Board AQA

Qualification 8700

Subject Entry Requirements Not achieving a grade 4 at GCSE

COURSE CONTENT, STRUCTURE

This course is suitable for students who are looking to improve their GCSE Mathematics grade. It has a particular focus on foundation students aiming to achieve a Grade 4. However, it is suitable for all students wishing to improve their GCSE Mathematics grade. This course follows the GCSE Mathematics curriculum. The vast majority of content will not be new to students; hence significant time is dedicated to revising topics, problem solving skills and exam technique.

This GCSE in Mathematics gives students the opportunity to develop the ability to: • acquire and us e problem-solving strategies • select and apply mathematical techniques and methods in mathematical, every day and real-world situations • reason mathematically, make deductions and inferences and draw conclusions • interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms appropriate to the information and context.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

WHAT DOORS WILL IT OPEN FOR ME?

GCSE Linear Mathematics Paper 1: non-calculator – 1 hour 30 minutes Papers 2 and 3: Calculator – 1 hour 30 minutes Exams are equally weighted

Most level 3 Post 16 courses have a requirement of a Grade 4 in Mathematics and this course allows students the opportunity to reach those requirements. In addition, future employers will always be impress ed by students who have continued to strive to improve their GCSE Mathematics grade.

Student Comment:

“Mathematics promotes logical thinking and attention to detail”