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Further Mathematics
Further Mathematics is the title given to a number of advanced secondarymathematics courses. The term "Higher and Further Mathematics", and the term "Advanced Level Mathematics", may also refer to any of several advanced mathematics courses at many institutions.
Globally, "Further Mathematics" or "Further Maths" describes a course studied in addition to mathematics at GCSE, GCE AS-Level and A-Level or their equivalent, or one which is delivered as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
In the United Kingdom, Further Mathematics describes a course studied in addition to the standard mathematics AS-Level and A-Level courses. In the state of Victoria in Australia, it describes a course delivered as part of the Victorian Certificate of Education (see § Australia (Victoria) for a more detailed explanation).