What you will learn

Further Mathematics will be offered as part of the curriculum for students of a suitable ability in Mathematics. They will complete the same GCSE in Mathematics as the rest of the year group.

Alongside this they will work towards gaining the equivalent of an additional GCSE in Further Mathematics. The AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics is graded on a five-grade scale 9-5.

Topics covered:

The Binomial expansion

Domain and range of a function

Graphs of functions with up to 3 parts to their domains

The factor theorem

Limiting value of a sequence

Simultaneous equations in 3 unknowns

Trigonometric identities

Calculus - Differentiation

Matrices

Use

A GCSE in Further Mathematics will allow you to further develop your mathematical skills. As well as being ideal preparation for continuing with Mathematics at A level, it is also excellent preparation for other STEM A levels and will enhance your confidence when completing challenging mathematical problems.