Course information
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
Highams Park School - Waltham Forest
02085274051
34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ
Course summary

Core Maths is for those who want to maintain and further develop valuable Mathematics skills, but who are not planning on taking AS or A-Level mathematics. At Highams Park the course is structured over 1 year at the end of which you will have attained a Level 3 qualification. In Core Maths what you study is not purely theoretical or abstract; it can be applied on a day-to-day basis in work, study or life and in particular the course includes a financial mathematics element. It will also help with other A-Level subjects – for example with science, geography, business studies, psychology and economics. The skills developed in the study of mathematics are increasingly important in the workplace and in higher education; studying Core Maths will enable you to offer these skills to a wide range of sectors. It is common knowledge that students who continue to study mathematics after GCSE improve their career choices and increase their earning prospects.

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths grade 5.

How you'll be assessed

The Course is entirely assessed through two 90-minute examinations: Paper 1 - Comprehension: covers the content of Analysis of data, Finance and Estimation. Paper 2 - Applications: is a more traditional exam paper where you can demonstrate the mathematical and problem-solving skills you have developed, to critically analyse and use a set of pre-released material, and the application of mathematics in of the three options that are available (Statistical Techniques, Critical Path and Risk Analysis, or Graphical Techniques).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
Address34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ