GCSE Further Mathematics – Overview

• GCSE Further Maths is an optional qualification, usually offered to high-attaining students in Years 10–11 who are likely to achieve high grades in GCSE Mathematics.
• It is not available in all schools — exam boards such as AQA and OCR (MEI) provide versions.
• It sits between GCSE and A-Level Mathematics, preparing students for the jump to A-Level.

Grades Explained

GCSE Further Maths has its own grading scale, different from standard GCSE Maths:

• AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics is graded from:
  9–1 (same as GCSE), but is targeted at Grades 5–9.