Mathematical Studies

La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

02074284600

Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RP

Course summary

It helps to develop students’ mathematical skills and thinking and supports courses such as A-level psychology, sciences and geography, as well as technical and vocational qualifications. Subject content: Compulsory - Analysis of data - Math's for personal finance - Estimation - Critical analysis of given data and models (including spreadsheets and tabular data) Optional - The normal distribution - Probabilities and estimation - Correlation and regression - Critical path analysis - Expectation - Cost benefit analysis LEARNING AND SKILLS: - Critical analysis of data, for example data presented in politics and the media - Communicating numerical data based on real contexts using graphs and indicators such as averages and measures of spread - Use of technology to analyze, process and present numerical data - Application of mathematical ideas to real financial contexts including loans and taxation - Making quick estimates of large numbers from limited information - Using project management techniques including critical path analysis and Gantt charts

Entry Requirements

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Published entry requirements compared with your results
Requirement	Rule	You
GCSE qualifications	5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above	—
Mathematics	Grade 5 in Mathematics	—

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As published by the school

5 or above in GCSE math's 4 or above in GCSE math's considered with teacher evidence Level 3 mathematical studies (Core Maths) is a qualification designed for students who have achieved a grade 5 or above at GCSE.