Advanced Subsidiary (AS) & Advanced GCE (A2)
MATHEMATICS & FURTHER MATHS
Students follow the OCR modular course.
Level
Number of modules
AS
3
A2
6
Further
12
Further Maths counts as an extra A level.
What are the Entry Requirements?
GCSE B grade or above in Maths.
Further Maths can only be taken if also studying A Level Maths.
How is the course structured and taught?
Year 12 : AS LEVEL MODULES
AS specification 3890
Pupils study: Core 1
Core 2
And either Mechanics 1 or Probabilty and Statistics 1 or Decision Maths 1
Year 13 : A2 LEVEL MODULES Leading to a Full A LEVEL
A2 specification 7890
Pupils study: Core 3
Core 4
And either Mechanics 1/2 or Probabilty and Statistics 1/2 or Decision Maths 1
How is the course assessed?
The course is assessed purely by module exams.
AS level
Core 1 module exam will be sat in June
Core 2 and either Mechanics/Statistics/Decision in June
A2 level
Core 3 and Applied ( either Mechanics/Statistics/Decision) module
exam will be sat in June
Core 4 in June
Modules can be re-sat in the Summer, the best score counts.
What Higher Education or career opportunities will it lead to?
Mathematics is a highly desirable A level qualification in any field. It is particularly appropriate to
Computing, Engineering, Science and Business.
What other life skills and experiences will I gain?
Students are entered for the National Mathematics Challenge at the Senior level. They also attend the
Mathematics Inspiration Show at Durham University.