This qualification is designed to consolidate and build on mathematical understanding at GCSE, as well as further developing students’ mathematical understanding and skills in the application of Mathematics to authentic problems. The objectives of the course: • Deepen competence in the selection and use of mathematical techniques used at GCSE and beyond. • Develop confidence in representing and analysing authentic situations mathematically and applying Mathematics to address related questions and issues. • Build skills in mathematical thinking, reasoning and communication.
• A minimum of grade 5 at GCSE Mathematics.
Assessment is by two exams – each 1 hour and 30 minutes in duration. Both exams will contain questions based on pre-release material that is given two months in advance. There will be real life problems addressed such as Income Tax and National Insurance payments. Paper 1: Quantitative Methods – financial mathematics, probability and risk, graph analysis, normal distribution. Paper 2: Critical Analysis – unseen problem solving, Fermi estimations, analysis and evaluation of data, mathematical modelling. Qualification: • Level 3 (equivalent to AS Level). • One year course.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Harlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7JR |
This qualification is designed to consolidate and build on mathematical understanding at GCSE, as well as further developing students’ mathematical understanding and skills in the application of Mathematics to authentic problems. The objectives of the course: • Deepen competence in the selection and use of mathematical techniques used at GCSE and beyond. • Develop confidence in representing and analysing authentic situations mathematically and applying Mathematics to address related questions and issues. • Build skills in mathematical thinking, reasoning and communication.
• A minimum of grade 5 at GCSE Mathematics.
Assessment is by two exams – each 1 hour and 30 minutes in duration. Both exams will contain questions based on pre-release material that is given two months in advance. There will be real life problems addressed such as Income Tax and National Insurance payments. Paper 1: Quantitative Methods – financial mathematics, probability and risk, graph analysis, normal distribution. Paper 2: Critical Analysis – unseen problem solving, Fermi estimations, analysis and evaluation of data, mathematical modelling. Qualification: • Level 3 (equivalent to AS Level). • One year course.