Information on Further Mathematics Networks

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The Further Mathematics Network (FMN) started up in academic year 2004/5. It has three key aims:

To increase the number of students studying AS/A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics
To give every student who could benefit from studying Further Mathematics the opportunity to do so;
To provide training and support to teachers of AS/A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

Since the FMN began, the growth in Further Mathematics entries has been dramatic.

View the growth in Further Mathematics numbers in England, where the FMN operates, compared with Wales and Northern Ireland, where it does not. These figures are based on JCQ data.

The FMN is made up of 46 FMN Centres covering the whole of England.

The success of the FMN means that it is now the case that all students in England who would benefit from studying Further Mathematics can access tuition, even if it cannot be taught directly by their own schools or colleges.

Well over 1600 schools and colleges are registered with the FMN through their local FMN Centres and over 1100 students received through the FMN in academic year 2007/08.

Registration is free and registered schools and colleges receive free access to extensive online resources and can access advice and events through their local FMN Centre.

Wherever possible the FMN supports encourages schools and colleges to offer Further Mathematics tuition themselves.

When this is not possible, FMN tuition is provided through a blend of face-to-face classes with expert tutors, structured independent study using the FMN’s extensive online materials and, where necessary, live online tuition.

To find out more visit the Further Mathematics Network and/or contact your local FMN Centre manager.

The Further Mathematics Network is funded by the DCSF.

Source: STEM Advisory Group.