The Core Maths qualification is the AQA Level 3 Certificate in Mathematical Studies (option 2B) and is worth half an A-level, which means it can be studied in 1 or 2 years. Core Maths is a qualification for people who want to actually learn the mathematical techniques and processes that are really used in everyday life and work like: • Understanding and working out taxes, pensions, student finance and inflation • Understanding and using real interest rates such as APR (Annual Percentage Rate) and AER (Annual Equivalent Rate) • Using cost-benefit analysis to make informed choices on important decisions • Using critical path analysis to time-manage important projects and events • Making reasonably accurate estimations and projections • Critically analysing data and statistics from real-life news, facts and issues.