Core maths is a Level 3 qualification aimed at students not wanting to take A Level maths but still wanting to continue with some form of maths. It covers mathematical content in a practical context relating to many other A-level subjects, for example, Business Studies, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, and the Sciences. The course will help students maintain and build on their mathematical knowledge to make them better able to cope with the mathematical demands of other subjects they are studying, higher education, and the workplace. The course carries up to 20 UCAS points and it is looked upon favorably by universities when going through the application process. It is studied over a period of two years. To take this course, students require a grade of 4 or above in their mathematics GCSE. The course would involve five hours of lessons over a two-week period. The subject content will include: • Analysis of data • Maths for personal finance • Estimation • Critical analysis of given data and models (including spreadsheets and tabular data) • The normal distribution • Probabilities and estimation • Correlation and regression • Critical path analysis
In order to gain entry into Robert Smyth Academy Sixth Form you will need a minimum of 40 points, including a grade 4 in English and maths, from your best eight GCSEs. Grade 4 in GCSE maths.
The core maths course is assessed by examination only. There are two examination papers, each 1 hour and 30 minutes in length.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7JG |
Core maths is a Level 3 qualification aimed at students not wanting to take A Level maths but still wanting to continue with some form of maths. It covers mathematical content in a practical context relating to many other A-level subjects, for example, Business Studies, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, and the Sciences. The course will help students maintain and build on their mathematical knowledge to make them better able to cope with the mathematical demands of other subjects they are studying, higher education, and the workplace. The course carries up to 20 UCAS points and it is looked upon favorably by universities when going through the application process. It is studied over a period of two years. To take this course, students require a grade of 4 or above in their mathematics GCSE. The course would involve five hours of lessons over a two-week period. The subject content will include: • Analysis of data • Maths for personal finance • Estimation • Critical analysis of given data and models (including spreadsheets and tabular data) • The normal distribution • Probabilities and estimation • Correlation and regression • Critical path analysis
In order to gain entry into Robert Smyth Academy Sixth Form you will need a minimum of 40 points, including a grade 4 in English and maths, from your best eight GCSEs. Grade 4 in GCSE maths.
The core maths course is assessed by examination only. There are two examination papers, each 1 hour and 30 minutes in length.