Core Maths is taught on the student’s home school site (Maths in Context (Edexcel) at Beaminster, Qualification in Quantitative Reasoning (OCR) at Colfox), and completed in one year. Core Maths is a stimulating, challenging course which will increase knowledge and understanding of mathematical techniques and their applications, and support the study of other A levels. It will develop key employability skills such as problem-solving, logical reasoning, communication and resilience, as well as preparing students for a wide range of university courses. The Core Maths qualification is equivalent to an AS level and an option for any student with at least a GCSE Mathematics grade 4.
Minimum 6th form entry requirements. GCSE Maths minimum Grade 4. Students who have not gained this may be considered at the discretion of the Head of 6th Form.
Paper 1: Comprehension, interpretation and analysis. 100 minutes, 60 marks. Paper 2: Problem solving skills. 100 minutes, 80 marks.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ridgeway, Bridport, DT6 3DT |
Core Maths is taught on the student’s home school site (Maths in Context (Edexcel) at Beaminster, Qualification in Quantitative Reasoning (OCR) at Colfox), and completed in one year. Core Maths is a stimulating, challenging course which will increase knowledge and understanding of mathematical techniques and their applications, and support the study of other A levels. It will develop key employability skills such as problem-solving, logical reasoning, communication and resilience, as well as preparing students for a wide range of university courses. The Core Maths qualification is equivalent to an AS level and an option for any student with at least a GCSE Mathematics grade 4.
Minimum 6th form entry requirements. GCSE Maths minimum Grade 4. Students who have not gained this may be considered at the discretion of the Head of 6th Form.
Paper 1: Comprehension, interpretation and analysis. 100 minutes, 60 marks. Paper 2: Problem solving skills. 100 minutes, 80 marks.