Core Maths is an enjoyable and exciting course for all pupils. Core Maths will develop your analytical and problem solving skills further than that of when studying GCSE Mathematics and look at developing skills in project planning, managing budgets and analysing data. The skills learned during this course is now favorably looked upon from employers who wish to employ students who have the analytical skills to analyse data and information. The Core Maths content is mix of higher GCSE knowledge and A Level knowledge. The course aims to develop maths skills by involving reallife contexts, such as finance and construction, as well as a major emphasis on problem-solving. The course can also be used as support for other post-16 subjects that require maths knowledge, such as Science, Geography, Business Studies, Construction, Economics and Information Technology.
Students will have 2 examinations of 1 ½ hours each. Paper 1 will examine Data (Types of data, collecting and sampling, representing data numerically) and Maths for Personal Finance (Tax, National Insurance, Currency Exchange). Paper 2 will examine students on of Critical Analysis of given data and models, Critical Path Analysis and Expectation and Cost Benefit Analysis. The papers are equally weighted to give an overall result of a grade between grade A to E.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Springfield Campus, Wolverhampton, WV10 0JR |
Core Maths is an enjoyable and exciting course for all pupils. Core Maths will develop your analytical and problem solving skills further than that of when studying GCSE Mathematics and look at developing skills in project planning, managing budgets and analysing data. The skills learned during this course is now favorably looked upon from employers who wish to employ students who have the analytical skills to analyse data and information. The Core Maths content is mix of higher GCSE knowledge and A Level knowledge. The course aims to develop maths skills by involving reallife contexts, such as finance and construction, as well as a major emphasis on problem-solving. The course can also be used as support for other post-16 subjects that require maths knowledge, such as Science, Geography, Business Studies, Construction, Economics and Information Technology.
Students will have 2 examinations of 1 ½ hours each. Paper 1 will examine Data (Types of data, collecting and sampling, representing data numerically) and Maths for Personal Finance (Tax, National Insurance, Currency Exchange). Paper 2 will examine students on of Critical Analysis of given data and models, Critical Path Analysis and Expectation and Cost Benefit Analysis. The papers are equally weighted to give an overall result of a grade between grade A to E.