2. Further Mathematics Support Programme (FMSP) Cath Moore

3. The Further Mathematics Support Programme  The FMSP is a national DfE-funded programme which supports schools and colleges with KS4 and post-16 mathematics.  We promote the uptake of AS and A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics through enrichment events and student activities.  We provide extensive professional development and teaching resources to enhance the teaching of mathematics at GCSE and A level.

4. The Further Mathematics Support Programme  We liaise with universities over entry requirements and provide information and resources to help students prepare for mathematically-rich degree courses.  We work with schools and colleges with the aim of ensuring every student in England has the opportunity to study AS and A level Further Mathematics.  We are also committed to encouraging more girls to take up A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics and to improving the gender balance between students taking these qualifications.

5. The Further Mathematics Support Programme  The FMSP is a national partner to the Maths Hubs Programme, supporting the key aim of increasing post- 16 participation in mathematics.  Our Area Coordinators and Associates will work with Maths Hubs to enhance our activities and to extend the reach of our support to schools and colleges within each Hub.

6. AS/A level Mathematics entries

7. AS/A level Further Maths entries

8. The A level subject league 2005

9. The A level subject league 2014

10.  The 32 Area Coordinators and 6 Assistants work with schools and colleges to support them in providing Further Maths by –Improving teacher expertise so that schools/colleges can teach FM themselves ‘in-house’ –Facilitating consortia of neighbouring schools/colleges –Organising CPD –Arranging tuition for FM –Organising events to promote mathematics –Providing support and advice What does the FMSP do?

11.  Extensive resources for teaching FM  CPD for teachers of A level Mathematics and FM  CPD for Problem-Solving, STEP and AEA mathematics  Enrichment for year 12 and 13 students, including STMC  Information and resources to support progression to HE in mathematically-rich courses At A level

12.  Maths enrichment events promoting A level study for students  Year 10 team competition – Maths Feast  KS4 Extension and Enrichment CPD course and support materials  KS4 problem solving CPD  Free resources for FSMQ Additional Maths (OCR) and for the Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics (AQA) At Key Stage 4

13. Why the Maths Hub programme is important to the FMSP  Opportunities to engage and work with more maths enthusiasts and experts  Opportunities to get a better understanding of local needs for CPD  Opportunities to engage with schools not currently offering Further Mathematics  Opportunities to support the work of others  Opportunities to promote the uptake of mathematics to young people

14. The Further Mathematics Support Programme To find out more please visit www.furthermaths.org.uk www.furthermaths.org.uk