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Certificate in Mathematical Studies
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Q UA L I F I C AT I O N Level 3 Certificate in Mathematical Studies
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 4 or higher at GCSE. Suitable for those not studying Mathematics or Statistics at A-level and compulsory for those studying Geology, Psychology, Geography, Economics, Engineering or a Science A Level, who are not taking Mathematics or Statistics..
ASSESSMENTS
100% Examination
The Certificate in Mathematical Studies (CMS) complements and supports core subject choices as well as providing life and employability skills. The qualification that CMS follows was developed by the government in response to concerns from universities and employers that students who didn’t continue with mathematics after their GCSE examinations were not prepared for continuing education or employment.
W H AT W I L L I L E A R N ? The focus is on applied mathematics - there is no algebra or trigonometry. Everything is put into context and applied to reallife examples. CMS could be described as numerical critical thinking and the lessons are designed to equip students to make good decisions whenever numbers or data are involved. Studying maths beyond GCSE will enhance both higher education and job/ apprenticeship applications.
TO P I C S CO V E R E D
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Financial mathematics
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Modelling and probabilities
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Collecting and analysing data
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Finding patterns in data
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