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Your students may ask you for advice about what they want to do after they’ve taken A level Further Mathematics.

We have provided information for students to read themselves, but they will benefit enormously from your experience and support.

Here are some suggestions of things you can do to help:

Future directions

Arrange for external speakers to visit and talk to your students. Several organisations can help you to find them, here are some examples:

You could also make your own arrangements with local employers and universities.

Do your students know about Higher and Degree apprenticeships? These can provide routes into many careers that are rich in maths, including accountancy, actuarial science, architecture, engineering and data science. They can be particularly attractive to students who are concerned about university fees.

Provide your students with information about university open days and taster days. Some universities and other organisations offer residential summer schools. These are often targeted at disadvantaged students to encourage them to consider applying to university. Here are some examples:

WHY MATHS video collection

In our WHY MATHS video collection, you can hear directly from young people about their experiences studying Post 16 maths and where it has taken them. The videos are specifically designed to showcase the relevance and practical applications of maths.

Particularly suitable for A level Further Maths students are the videos: Where can maths take you? and Why an apprenticeship?

Support with university applications

Your school/college will already provide general support with university applications, but here are some additional ways you can help them through the process.

Research shows that disadvantaged students, in particular, benefit from personalised support. One-to-one conversations with your students will help you to understand their aspirations, identify any barriers they may face, and explore their options.

A good personal statement can make a huge difference to a students’ likelihood of being offered a place. This research by the Sutton Trust highlights what admissions tutors want to see, and suggests how you can help steer them in the right direction.

Students applying to top universities may need support with preparing for a university admission test.

If your students are invited to interviews by universities or employers, help them prepare by staging mock interviews. Some universities offer support with this – contact your local universities for details.

Preparing for university

We’ve put together some suggested reading to help students prepare for interviews and starting university. You might consider providing a set of appropriate books to loan within your maths department or school/college library.

Your students may also find it useful to explore our Supporting students’ transition to degree study support package. The support package includes online resources to help Year 13 students to consolidate key A level topics and support their transition to degree study in maths or a related subject in the form of a free online course, Preparation for Higher Education.

You could suggest that your students check out SUMS – Steps to University for Mathematical Students. It’s a monthly web-magazine for all A level Mathematics students considering studying Mathematics at university. Each issue is packed full of support, resources and advice.

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