Further Mathematics students attend 22 periods of lessons each fortnight. The curriculum is structured so that students complete the A-level Mathematics content in Year 12, followed by the Further Mathematics A-level in Year 13. All examinations, including the A-level Mathematics papers, are taken at the end of the two-year programme. During Year 13, we incorporate dedicated revision sessions for A-level Mathematics whilst teaching the Further Mathematics syllabus.

Regarding calculators, both the Casio FX-991CW and its predecessor, the FX-991EX, meet the requirements for both courses. However, students might consider investing in the FX-CG100 graphical calculator, which offers additional functionality and can simplify certain examination questions.

The Further Mathematics curriculum comprises 50% compulsory content (Core Pure Mathematics), as mandated nationally. Success in this subject requires a strong foundation in A-level Mathematics, as there is substantial emphasis on problem-solving and furthering the topics that are taught in A-level Mathematics.

The qualification consists of four papers:

• Two 1.5-hour papers examining Core Pure Mathematics content
• One 1.5-hour paper covering Further Statistics 1
• One 1.5-hour paper covering Further Statistics 2

The Core Pure Mathematics content, standardised across examination boards, encompasses advanced algebra, calculus and vectors, whilst introducing students to new concepts such as complex numbers, matrices and hyperbolic functions.

The Further Statistics 1 paper encompasses expectation algebra, advanced probability distributions and chi-squared testing methodologies which are frequently used in fields such as Medical Statistics.

The Further Statistics 2 paper encompasses correlation, more expectation algebra, advanced probability distributions like the F-distribution and confidence intervals which are used in all sorts of industries like the energy and finance.