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Further Maths

Ready for the ultimate challenge? If you want to go beyond the “how” and master the “why,” Further Maths is for you. We’ll push your logical boundaries to ensure you’re not just using tomorrow’s technology, but have the skills to actually build it.

Why study Further Maths at Ada?

Further Maths is for students who love Mathematics and want a deeper understanding. It’s ideal for those considering highly mathematical university courses and careers.

Through our industry projects with our corporate partners you’ll explore how coding helps you understand mathematical functions, use technology to analyse data, and tackle open-ended problems just like those in real work places.

This is not just about equations; it is about developing essential skills like effective communication, collaboration and rigorous thinking, all core to our Ada values. Our maths course will equip you with the experience and qualifications you need, setting you up.

Further Maths

What will I learn?

Compulsory Pure topics (complex numbers, matrices, proof, etc.) and optional areas such as Further Mechanics, Further Statistics, or Decision Maths, depending on your centre.

How will I be assessed?

Exam board: Pearson Edexcel

Four exam papers at the end of Year 13:
Two compulsory Pure Maths papers
Two optional papers Further Statistics (FS1 and FS2).

Each paper is 1 hour 30 minute

How will I be taught?

In addition to your A-level Maths lessons, you’ll have separate sessions for Further Maths. Lessons involve theory, challenging problems, and frequent practice.

Key links / reading lists / website links:

Access recommended reading lists, essential websites, and primary sources for Maths.

Maths Results

In 2024, A-level Mathematics at Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, achieved a Value Added (VA) score of +1.2, ranking us 10th nationally out of 2,210 institutions where Value Added was published and where students completed the full course.

This means that, on average, our students achieved more than a grade higher than expected, placing Ada among the very best in the country for student progress in Mathematics.

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