Mathematics-Core

Why Should You Take This Course?
Core Maths is designed for students with a grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths who want to take the subject further, but don’t want to study the traditional A Level course. It provides useful maths skills for students studying courses such as A Level Psychology, Geology and Geography or Applied Science, Business, ICT and Sport Science. The use of real-life scenarios will appeal to students who prefer a less academic approach and appreciate the value of everyday maths and problem-solving skills. It will also support them through further/higher education and learned skills will be useful in future employment.
It carries the same UCAS points as an AS Level.

Course Content
Compulsory
Analysis of data - collecting and sampling data, representing data numerically and diagrammatically
Personal finance - interest rates, repayments and the cost of credit and taxation
Estimation - the modelling cycle and Fermi estimation
Critical Analysis - Presenting logical and reasoned arguments in context and communicating solutions
Optional sections (you choose one option)
A. Statistical Techniques - The normal distribution, probabilities and estimation, correlation and regression. This option fits very well with social science and sport science
B. Critical Path and Risk Analysis - Critical path analysis, Expectation, Cost benefit analysis. This fits well with Business and ICT
C. Graphical Techniques - Graphical methods, Rates of change, Exponential functions. The option for Applied Science

How will I be assessed?
There are two papers. Paper 1 is compulsory and you then sit one of the three paper 2's:
2A - Statistical Techniques, 2B - Critical Path and Risk Analysis or 2C - Graphical Techniques.

Are there any special expenses?
You will need a natural display calculator with statistics mode (we recommend the Casio FX991EX).

What could I do next?
You will have demonstrated good mathematical understanding and problem solving skills required for a broad range of subjects to study at university or chosen career.

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How to apply for this course

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