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Mathematics & Further Mathematics

Studying Mathematics & Further Mathematics at Bow Sixth Form

Exam Board: Edexcel

Entry Requirements: Mathematics - a minimum of 6 in Maths GCSE but preferably a 7 or higher, in addition to five 5-9 grades. Further Mathematics - a minimum of a 7 in Maths GCSE, but preferably an 8 or 9, in addition to five 5-9 grades.

Why study this course?

Mathematics is one of the most popular and demanding A Levels, but is as a result, very rewarding. You will study a wide range of topics, moving through six modules over the course of two years. Students taking AS Physics, Chemistry and Economics are encouraged to take Maths alongside.

Further Mathematics is for those that really want to challenge their mathematical ability. Taken alongside Mathematics, Further Maths builds upon the skills and topics in Mathematics and should be studied if you plan on studying a related course such as Engineering, Mathematics or Physics in the future.

What will I learn?

Mathematics

Year 12 - you will study three modules: Core 1 and 2 and Decision 1.

The two core modules build and expand upon your GCSE knowledge, advancing familiar concepts you will have met before. In Decision 1, you will encounter a new type of maths based on algorithm and code. 

Year 13 - you will again study three modules: Core 3 and 4 and Statistics 1. The two core modules follow on from Core 1 and 2, enhancing concepts building your problem solving skills greatly throughout the year. In Mechanics 1, you will work with real life concepts and apply knowledge from their Core modules to aid understanding. All modules involve an element of algebraic manipulation and problem solving. Decision and Statistics are Applied Mathematics modules and involve an application of mathematical techniques to the real world.

Further Mathematics

Year 12 - Further Pure 1, Statistics 1 and Statistics 2

Year 13 - Further Pure 2, Further Pure 3 and Decision 2.

What skills will I gain?

  • Analytical 
  • Data collection and interpretation
  • Problem solving
  • Logical reasoning.

Future pathways

  • Mathematics and Statistics 
  • Economics
  • Statistician 
  • Teacher
  • Research Scientist.