Further Maths

The AQA Level 2 Further Maths Qualification provides an introduction to the subject at a higher level than typically found at GCSE, with the possibility of subsequent, accelerated progress into AS and A Level Further Mathematics.   
 
The course is invite only; it will be offered to students aiming to get a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE with a particular encouragement for the students who are looking to take mathematics at A-level 
  
For the learners who will not continue with mathematics beyond Year 11 this qualification provides a worthwhile and enriching course in its own right.  
  
The qualification provides a broad, coherent and satisfying course of study. It will encourage you to develop more confidence in, and (hopefully) a positive attitude towards, mathematics. It consolidates and develops GCSE level mathematical skill and encourages you to recognise the importance of mathematics and its contribution to the world around us. It also provides a strong mathematical foundation for those who go on to study mathematics at a higher level, those who go on to study other subjects which make use of mathematics or those students progressing to vocational qualifications or directly into employment.   

 The specification content is set out in six distinct topic areas although questions will be asked that range across these topics.  
1 Number  
2 Algebra  
3 Coordinate Geometry (2 dimensions only)  
4 Calculus  
5 Matrix Transformations  
6 Geometry 
The first four topics are an extension of GCSE Mathematics, the last 2 topics are new materials that are essential foundations for going into A level Mathematics 
 
The AQA qualification is an assessment by two 1hr 45 min Exams worth 80 marks each (Calc/Non-Calc). 
 
  
Homework at KS4  
  
There is no formal homework set throughout the course. However, the following websites offer good resources to help students with their studying: 
 
Sparx maths – By going into the independent learning tab, ensure that the curriculum is set to AQA Level2 Further Maths, students have access to all the topics they would encounter in the exam in a familiar setting. 
https://www.sparxmaths.uk/?forget=1 
 
AQA website  - for the most complete information about the course. You will also find the specification and all available past papers ready to download here. 
AQA | AQA Certificate | Level 2 Further Mathematics | Assessment resources 
 
Corbett maths – For more practice exercises and instructional videos 
Further Maths – Corbettmaths 
 
1st Class Maths – Similar to Corbett Maths, offers specific exam-based questions and instructional videos that go hand in hand. 
L2 Further Maths | 1st Class Maths 
 
Dr Frost maths 
Many of the PowerPoints shown in class are taken from Dr Frost Maths. It offers step by step guidance, what to expect in the exam, and should you miss a session an easy place to catch-up with the work. 
Lesson Resources - Home (drfrost.org) 
 
What can parents/carers do to support at home? 
Make sure your child attends as many of the sessions as they can, and where they cannot (e.g. sports fixtures, illness etc.), to catch up with the work. 
 
Make sure your child treats it like any other lesson. 
 
Encourage use of the websites to get the best possible grade