Core Maths is a one-year Level 3 qualification, studied in addition to three A-Level equivalent programme. This extra qualification can be taken in Year 12 or Year 13 and is suitable for students not studying A-Level Maths. Core Maths provides a sound basis for the mathematical demands that students will face at university and within employment across a broad range of academic, professional and technical fields. Core Maths is looked upon favourably by employers and universities and it has been endorsed by the Russell Group universities. Compulsory Content • Analysis of data • Maths for personal finance • Estimation • Critical analysis of given data models Optional Content • The normal distribution • Probabilities and estimation • Correlation and regression • Critical path and risk analysis • Expectation • Cost benefit analysis • Graphical methods • Rates of change • Exponential function
Grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths to access this course.
This course is assessed in the following way: Paper 1 • Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes • 60 marks • Scientific calculator or graphics calculator allowed • Formulae sheet available Paper 2 • Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes • 60 marks • Paper 2A (Statistical techniques) or Paper 2B (Critical path and risk analysis) or Paper 2C (Graphical techniques)
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Wickford Avenue, Basildon, SS13 3HL |
Core Maths is a one-year Level 3 qualification, studied in addition to three A-Level equivalent programme. This extra qualification can be taken in Year 12 or Year 13 and is suitable for students not studying A-Level Maths. Core Maths provides a sound basis for the mathematical demands that students will face at university and within employment across a broad range of academic, professional and technical fields. Core Maths is looked upon favourably by employers and universities and it has been endorsed by the Russell Group universities. Compulsory Content • Analysis of data • Maths for personal finance • Estimation • Critical analysis of given data models Optional Content • The normal distribution • Probabilities and estimation • Correlation and regression • Critical path and risk analysis • Expectation • Cost benefit analysis • Graphical methods • Rates of change • Exponential function
Grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths to access this course.
This course is assessed in the following way: Paper 1 • Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes • 60 marks • Scientific calculator or graphics calculator allowed • Formulae sheet available Paper 2 • Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes • 60 marks • Paper 2A (Statistical techniques) or Paper 2B (Critical path and risk analysis) or Paper 2C (Graphical techniques)
