Further maths additional
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Further maths additional
Can anyone tell me what this is and if it counts as a full A'level in the same way Further Maths does?
There are I believe 18 maths A level modules available - usually 6 are put together to make the first Maths A level, the next 6 become Further Maths and the remaining 6 could be combined as a full "Additional Further Maths" Al level (AFM) or three of them as an AFM AS level. There are rules about which ones can be combined but (unless a current Maths teacher has newer information) that's how I understand the system which my son took last summer (he did the 2 full plus one AS option, studying for the extra 3 modules in his own time with support from the school)
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Yes I understand that Tipsy, but I still don't think that having 3 is worth the effort, especially if you do become a bit unstuck, as it might effect the quality of your other A Levels - better to play an instrument or show some interest in extra curricular activity that will differentiate you from the rest of the applicants, I'd have thought.
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Yes, thats the trouble - they are still counted as one, but I am sure that three maths A Levels are not necessary - not all schools offer them.
So back to your original question, I don't think they are individually stand alone A Levels in terms of application to university, however they might be advised for certain courses.
So back to your original question, I don't think they are individually stand alone A Levels in terms of application to university, however they might be advised for certain courses.