Core Maths (Level 3 Certificate)

Most A Level subjects include an element of mathematical or statistical analysis, some of which is beyond the scope of GCSE Mathematics.

Most A Level subjects include an element of mathematical or statistical analysis, some of which is beyond the scope of GCSE Mathematics. This is where Core Maths come in. Core Maths is equivalent to an AS Level and allows students to keep practicing their mathematical skills in a more real-life context. It is an extremely highly recommended companion to any 3 A Levels you study.

 

Course Content

We use the AQA exam board (Level 3 Certificate in Mathematical Studies), which allows us to tailor the course to your other A Level options. To do this you will need to choose a Pathway based upon your other subjects.

Pathway A is recommended to partner subjects such as Biology, Psychology, Sociology and Geography

Pathway B is recommended to partner subjects such as Business, Computer Science and Engineering

 

The content is as follows:

Paper 1 – Compulsory Content

Analysis of Data

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Estimation

Paper 2 – Content differs for each Pathway

Pathway A – Statistical Techniques

Pathway B – Critical Path and Risk Analysis

Recommended partner subjects:

Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Geography

Recommended partner subjects:

Business, Computer Science, Engineering

Critical Analysis of Given Data and Models

Critical Analysis of Given Data and Models

Normal Distribution

Critical Path and Risk Analysis

Probabilities and Estimation

Expectation

Correlation and Regression

Cost Benefit Analysis

On the application form, Pathway A can be found in Block E and Pathway B can be found in Block C.

 

Where the Course Leads

Universities and employers alike consider Core Math’s to be a great asset and students who have studied this course are starting to get lowered offers from universities, as they are proving that they can cope with the mathematical demands of a higher course.

 

Entry Requirements

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Course Contact

Mr C Prince

KS5 Mathematics Coordinator

Mr M Hegarty

Mathematics Subject Leader