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Keep up valuable mathematical skills if you are not taking A Level mathematics. The course helps to build skills in mathematical thinking, reasoning and communication.
Core Maths is about using maths to solve the kinds of real-life problems you'll meet when studying other subjects and in work and life. You'll learn some new topics, but it also uses some of the maths you already know from GCSE.
Ideal for students studying: Psychology, Geography, Biology, Economics, Sociology & Business
This one-year course is equivalent to half an A Level and is taken alongside your main study programme of three A Levels (or equivalent courses). The Core Maths exams are completed at the end of the first year.
EXAMINATION BOARD: AQA
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Standard college entry requirements plus Grade 5 in GCSE Maths.
How will I be taught?
Lessons are taught by subject specialists in a collaborative environment. Students are provided with many learning opportunities to work individually and in small groups: including working on whiteboards around the classrooms. The department has a website, where students can access lessons, resources, and support videos.
Teacher expertise
All teachers have degrees mathematical-related degrees with experienced examiners within the department.
What skills will I develop?
- Problem Solving
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Thinking
- Resilience
- Creativity
- Presenting Structured Solutions
- Interpreting Data
What will you study and other information about Core maths
- What will I study?
- Analysis of data
- Maths for personal finance
- Estimation
- Critical analysis of given data and models
- The normal distribution
- Probabilities and estimation
- Correlation and regression
- Equipment and Financial Contributions
The minimum calculator requirement is the Casio Classwiz FX-991CW which costs around £30. Access to a laptop is required to access the online resources.
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