Mathematical Studies

Course summary

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