The Further Mathematics Network's Impact
The activities of the FM Network are resulting in huge increases in the numbers of students taking Further Mathematics qualifications. Following increases of over 20% in both AS and A level Further Mathematics in summer 2006, making Further Mathematics the fastest growing subject at both AS and A level, substantial increases are expected again this summer.
This means that more students are taking the opportunity to study Further Mathematics and so are better prepared for maths-related degree courses in areas such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and in finance/economics.
Press releases:
16th August 2007
13th August 2007
17th August 2006
The Further Mathematics Network is also making a significant impact through its wider work in supporting the teaching and learning of mathematics for 14-19 year olds. As well as improving students’ access to Further Mathematics by providing tutorial support to students in schools and colleges that cannot offer it, the Further Mathematics Network is also enabling more schools and colleges to teach Further Mathematics themselves.
"Thanks to the Further Maths Network, we have finally managed to get Further Maths back onto the timetable at Lymm. Numbers had dwindled so that classes were no longer viable, but in October 2002 it was arranged for one of our gifted mathematicians to be tutored via video-conferencing (during the pilot phase of the FM Network). We were then able to register with the Manchester centre in 2003. Since then numbers have gradually increased, we have moved from AS to A level and now have sufficient numbers to return to timetabled lessons in-house for year 12 in September 2007. Without the help and support of the FM Network this would not have been possible; the students have valued both the tuition and study/revision sessions available to them."
Jean Helsby, Lymm High School
Over 1200 schools and colleges are registered with the FM Network and so receive free access to extensive online resources and advice. More than 40 universities work with their local Further Mathematics Network Centres, often acting as venues for Further Mathematics Network events.
In addition to Further Mathematics tuition and support, the Further Mathematics Network also organises
