Core Maths is intended for students who have passed GCSE Mathematics at grade 5 or better, but who have not chosen to study AS or A level Mathematics. Studying Core Maths helps students develop their quantitative and problem-solving skills. It has been specifically designed with employers, universities and professional bodies to increase the employability of school leavers and apprentices. It is usually studied alongside A levels or vocational courses. Core Maths is equal in size to an AS level qualification and graded A-E.
Exam Board: AQA
Specification link: View on the AQA website
AQA Certificate Level 3 Mathematical Studies, better known as Core Maths is intended for students who have passed GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 or better, but who have not chosen to study AS or A level Mathematics. It is studied over a single year and taken alongside A levels or other qualifications, including vocational courses.
Studying Core Maths helps students develop their quantitative and problem-solving skills. This is valuable preparation for the quantitative skills they will need for many degree courses, particularly subjects such as psychology, geography, business-related courses, sports and social sciences, and natural science courses that do not require AS/A Mathematics.
This qualification is equivalent in size to an AS level qualification and have the same number of UCAS tariff points. The qualification focuses on using and applying maths and includes ideas and skills that support maths in other courses including A levels and vocational qualifications.
Paper 1 – 90 minutes, 60 marks - Analysis of Data, Maths for Personal Finance, Estimation, Critical Analysis of Given Data and Models
Paper 2 – 90 minutes, 60 marks – Normal Distribution, Probabilities and Estimation, Correlation and Regression, Critical Path and Risk Analysis
Grade 4 GCSE Maths
