Study

The qualification is designed for students who achieve at least a good pass at GCSE Maths but who choose not to continue A Level Mathematics. It is equivalent in size to an AS Level qualification and carries the same UCAS points as an AS Level qualification.

The course enables students to

• Study a mathematics curriculum that is integrated with other areas of their study, leading to the application of mathematics in these areas

• Develop mathematical modelling, evaluating and reasoning skills

• Solve problems which may not be well defined and may not have a unique solution

• Solve substantial, real life problems

• Use ICT as an exploratory tool and when solving problems

• Develop skills in the communication, selection, use and interpretation of their mathematics

• Enjoy mathematics and develop confidence in using mathematics

Course Content in brief:

• Analysing data
• Personal finance
• Estimation
• Spreadsheets
• Statistics

Assessment

Students will receive regular mini assessments to track progress throughout the course.

Final assessment is by two calculator written papers both for one and a half hours, worth 60 marks each.

What Next?

Core Maths will link with any subject that has a mathematical content. All sciences including the Social Sciences, Geography, Computer Science, Business, Economics to name a few.

As a follow up the link to careers in these areas is obvious. There is a large proportion of finance, data analysis and use of spreadsheets on the course so well suited to future careers where data analysis would be required.

Core Maths – Level 3 Mathematical Studies Subject Leader: Miss C Waterhouse

Syllabus: AQA

Course Specification: 1350

Qualification: Level 3