Mathematical Studies

Course summary

The Core Maths course is designed for you if you have achieved a 9 to 5 grade in GCSE Mathematics, but you’ve chosen not to continue your maths studies at AS or A level. This engaging and relevant qualification will improve your mathematical knowledge and show you how to apply it in real-world contexts. It will prepare you for professional training or higher education courses, or equip you to apply for employment or higher apprenticeships in a wide range of industry sectors. With the aim to: • consolidate and build on your mathematical understanding, and develop further mathematical understanding and skills in the application of- mathematics to authentic problems. • build a broader base of mathematical understanding and skills in order to support the mathematical content in other Level 3 qualifications, for example GCE A Level Biology, Business Studies, Economics, Computing, Geography, Psychology, BTEC Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care, IT. • prepare you for the range of varied contexts that you are likely to encounter in vocational and academic study, future employment and life. • develop competence in the selection and use of mathematical methods and techniques. • develop confidence in representing and analysing authentic situations mathematically, and in applying mathematics to address related questions and issues. • build skills in mathematical thinking, reasoning and communication.