Core Mathematics

Core title: Pearson Edexcel Level 3

Certificate in Mathematics in Context.

Exam Board: Edexcel

Head of Subject: Mr P Craft

Entry Requirements:

Grade 5 or higher in both GCSE Mathematics (Higher Tier) and English Language or Literature.

What will you learn in Year12?

Core Mathematics is a relatively new AS Level qualification that has been designed to encourage more students to study Mathematics at a post-16 level.

The course centres on the application of mathematical skills and techniques in the following areas; Statistics, Linear Programming, Probability and Sequences, with the theme of each lesson being to apply these techniques in solving real life situations.

Concepts will be taught alongside situations so that it can be seen how they correlate to other disciplines and in the work place.

The skills gained from this course will greatly benefit those students studying subjects such as Biology, Geography, Business, Psychology and Economics, but do not want to embark on a full Mathematics A Level.

Where will this course lead?

This course can help in careers and the study of Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Geography, Biology, and Business.