Can I Finish Further Maths A Level in 1 Year?

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The discussion revolves around the feasibility of completing the Further Maths A Level in one year, particularly for a student currently studying AS level subjects. The conversation includes considerations of workload, university requirements, and personal experiences with the Further Maths curriculum.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about whether they can complete the Further Maths A Level in one year, given their current academic load and the number of modules required.
  • Another participant suggests that if the only difference between AS and A Level is a few additional modules, the student should attempt it, while also noting the potential to take the AS qualification if needed.
  • Some participants clarify the meanings of module abbreviations, with 'C' representing Core Maths and 'FP' representing Further Pure Maths.
  • A participant shares their experience of managing a heavy workload while taking Further Maths, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for a fast-paced learning environment.
  • Concerns are raised about the necessity of achieving high grades in all subjects, with some participants noting that only A's in Maths and Physics are required for certain university applications.
  • Several participants discuss the content of Further Maths, mentioning topics like complex numbers and mechanics, and the varying difficulty of different modules.
  • One participant advises against taking statistics modules, suggesting a focus on core and mechanics modules instead, particularly for those pursuing a Physics degree.
  • There is a debate about the equivalence of Further Maths A Level content to first-year university mathematics, with some participants questioning this claim.

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Participants generally express differing opinions on the feasibility of completing Further Maths in one year, the necessity of achieving certain grades, and the relevance of specific modules to university studies. No consensus is reached on the equivalence of Further Maths content to first-year university courses.

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Participants mention various assumptions about university requirements and the structure of A Level modules, indicating that experiences may vary based on individual circumstances and educational institutions.

  • #31
ok so here goes...

I want to study Computer Science > Software Engineering in University. I have A in maths, B in ICT in AS Level so far. I need a third and I could either repeat Economics AS and do Economics A2 but I really struggle with this subject. I would like to do Further Maths, FP1, FP2, FP3, M2, S2, D1 this year. I just wanted some advice that's all and I know its a tough course but I find economics too hard at the moment and I've already done M1 so M2 will be similar (obviously harder), S1 I am doing so S2 shouldn't be too hard (or should it?) and FP1, FP2, FP3 i have no idea how hard they will be but I am ready for it and my tutors are both supporting me, I should be able to do this in a year shouldn't I?

I will be at a better position with A levels in Maths, Further Maths and ICT for a software engineering degreem will i not?

Regards,

R
 
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  • #32
Ramsu said:
I will be at a better position with A levels in Maths, Further Maths and ICT for a software engineering degreem will i not?

Yup, further maths will probably be better than economics for software engineering. Since you're not intending on studying maths at university, then the comments I made above aren't entirely relevant. One thing that you might want to start doing is looking at universities' websites to see what the entry requirements for a degree are. Here is, entirely randomly picked, Birmingham's entry requirements: http://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/se.php

Good luck!
 
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  • #33
cheers, thanks for the advice

Regards,

R
 
  • #34
Not quite U to A, but my further maths grade went from a C to an A with the help of a tutor. The C must have been down to poor teaching as ever since then I've been very good at maths, even by physics student standards. The stuff my tutor made me learn properly has been very helpful ever since, so it's not always the case that someone who struggles at school without a tutor won't be able to cope on their own.
 

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