The Further Mathematics Support Programme aims to support the enrichment of students’ experience of mathematics wherever possible. There is particular focus on students at Key Stages 3 and 4 as well as at sixth-form level. Formats used to provide such enrichment include:

• Workshops/Hands-on Sessions
• Quizzes and Competitions
• A level Mathematics & Further Mathematics and University Mathematics Taster Sessions
• Student Conferences
• Residential Courses
• Video Conferencing

Enrichment Activities

For examples of interesting and enjoyable maths that is outside A level/GCSE see the Student area.

KS4 Enrichment Events

We are offering a series of events across England. Details can be seen at: Events page.

'Headstart' residential course for Further Mathematics students at the University of Durham

The FMSP has been working with Headstart to set up university residential courses for A level Further Mathematics students. The first course will take place at the University of Durham from the 5th to the 8th of July.
More information and an application form.

Making Maths @ Manchester

This residential course is held at the University of Manchester in the School of Mathematics and is aimed at the strong Year 12 (lower sixth) student who is studying A-Level Mathematics and who enjoys the investigative and creative side of study. It is taking place on 5-6th July. Form more information please see their webpages.

STEP/AEA Tuition from MEI

MEI provides real-time on-line tutorials and teaching sessions in STEP and AEA Mathematics. For any student/teacher interested in finding out more, please see the MEI website.

Senior Team Mathematics Challenge

A national team mathematics competition for students in years 11-13.

Please see here for details of the 2009/10 competition and how to enter.

Details of the 2007/8 competition are available from here.

GCSE Extension Materials

The Further Mathematics Support Programme provides free GCSE extension materials aimed at students who are working towards GCSE Mathematics and would benefit from exposure to mathematics beyond the GCSE specifications. More...

Enrichment Events

Below you can see a list of our Further Mathematics Centres that are currently advertising enrichment events.

East Midlands - Mathematics Education Centre, Loughborough University

Please contact rodbond@furthermaths.org.uk for more information on this event.

East Midlands - Northampton (Provisional)

1st July Year 10 Maths at Work Conference.

Please contact bobansell@furthermaths.org.uk for more information on this event.

East Midlands - University of Lincoln

5th July Year 10 Maths at Work Conference.

Please contact rodbond@furthermaths.org.uk for more information on this event.

East Midlands - Derby

5/6th July Year's 10/11, Maths at Work Conference.

Please contact pauldale@furthermaths.org.uk for more information on this event.

East Midlands - Nottingham

7th July Year's 10/11, Maths at Work Conference.

Please contact riasymonds@furthermaths.org.uk for more information on this event.

South West - TBA

Wed 19th May 2010 – Maths and Strawberries Tea Party - SW teachers and FMSP students

Wed 23rd June 2010 – Take Maths Further conference - Y10 Mathematicians

Please contact mailto:josibley@furthermaths.org.uk for more information on this event.

South West - University of Plymouth

Monday 28th June Let Maths Take YOU Further! (Conference for Year 12)

Please contact mailto:bobfrancis@exe-coll.ac.uk for more information on this event.

South West - University of Exeter

Friday 25th June Mathematics is Your Future (Conference for year 10 pupils)

Please contact bobfrancis@exe-coll.ac.uk for more information on this event.

West Midlands - Warwick University

Please contact adamboddison@furthermaths.org.uk for more information on this event.