Fantastic news for Further Maths
This is by far the most important story from this year’s A-level results
AS and A-level Further Mathematics entries are up dramatically, thanks largely to the efforts of the Further Mathematics Network in supporting and promoting Further Mathematics across the country.
AS Further Mathematics numbers are up from 5054 to 6292, a 24.5% increase following on from a large increase last year. Over the past two years numbers have increased by a staggering 58%.
A-level Further Mathematics numbers are also substantially up, with a 22.5% increase, showing that the increase in AS numbers from last year is being translated into increased A-level numbers this year.
Another encouraging feature of the figures is that girls significantly outnumber boys among the new students.
A-level Mathematics numbers are also up by 5.8%, so the news for mathematics is excellent all round.
This is crucially important for the future of country as a whole. A high level of mathematics is needed by students going on to degrees in subjects such as engineering, sciences, computing, economics and finance, which are essential for a competitive modern economy.
To find out more about the Further Mathematics Network, see www.fmnetwork.org.uk
For further comment please call:
Charlie Stripp
Further Mathematics Network Programme Leader, 01392 435604
Roger Porkess
Chief Executive, MEI, 01803 840343
See the related news item on BBC online: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/5259036.stm
posted 17/08/06
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