Mathematical Studies

Course summary

Core maths is for those who want to build on valuable maths skills learned at GCSE, but who are not taking A-level mathematics. The course is designed to relate mathematics to real-life situations, ranging from loans and mortgages to probability to the critical review of published statistics. If you’ve ever asked a maths teacher “When will I ever use this in the real world?” then Core Maths might be for you! As there is a great deal of common content between Core Maths and GCSE Statistics, at the end of Year 12 you will have the opportunity to gain an extra GCSE in Statistics, building on this knowledge to sit Core Maths at the end of Year 13. Core Maths is a Level 3 qualification comparable to an AS level.