Mathematical Studies

Course summary

Maths is for everyone. this qualification has been designed to enable students that enjoyed maths GCSE to engage with, explore, enjoy and succeed maths in Post 16. Maths is diverse, engaging and effective in equipping students with the right skills to reach their future destination, whatever that may be. Core Maths focuses on using mainly familiar maths in a range of contexts to help prepare students to be competent and confident in using maths in their studies, careers and lives. This is a new qualification designed for students who have achieved a grade C or above at GCSE. This new level 3 maths qualification, half the size of an A level, with two end of course examinations. Assessments are focused on realistic contexts to help students enjoy and value maths. It also make use of pre release materials to help prepare students for examinations. The content is based around the new GCSE Maths Higher Tier first teaching 2015, with around 20% taken from other qualifications, for example A level Maths It helps to develop students mathematical skills and thinking and supports courses such as Psychology, Sciences and Geography as well as technical and vocational qualifications.