
AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics [8365]
This qualification is a non-tiered qualification (there is no foundation / higher tier) designed for GCSE students who want an opportunity to challenge themselves by building on the KS4 GCSE curriculum. It is intended to be taken alongside GCSE Mathematics designed to cover the areas of algebra and geometry in greater depth. View a more in-depth explanation here
There are 6 main subject areas in this qualification which are assessed across 2 papers taken during an exam series at the end of the course in a linear structure.
Paper 1
Non-calculator
- Content from any part of the specification can be assessed
- 80 marks
- Has a 50% weighting on your overall grade
- Mathematical demand increases as you go through the paper
- Around 20 – 25 questions (varies depending on exam series)
Paper 2
Calculator allowed
- Content from any part of the specification can be assessed
- 80 marks
- Has a 50% weighting on your overall grade
- Mathematical demand increases as you go through the paper
- Around 20 – 25 questions (varies depending on exam series)