Further Mathematics is the title given to a number of advanced secondary mathematics courses. Higher and Further Mathematics may also refer to any of several advanced mathematics courses at many institutions.
In the United Kingdom, Further Mathematics describes a course studied in addition to the standard mathematics AS-Level and A-Level courses. In Victoria, Australia it describes a course delivered as part of the Victorian Certificate of Education. See the section on Victoria for a more detailed explanation. Globally, it describes a course studied in addition to GCE AS-Level and A-Level Mathematics, or one delivered as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Read more about Further Mathematics: Australia (Victoria), International Baccalaureate
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“It is a monstrous thing to force a child to learn Latin or Greek or mathematics on the ground that they are an indispensable gymnastic for the mental powers. It would be monstrous even if it were true.”
—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)