Core Maths

Level 3 Certificate (Equivalent To AS Level) | AQA

Core Maths is a one year course. Students will gain a Level 3 Certificate in Mathematical Studies which is equivalent to an AS level. Core Maths will develop students’ mathematical skills and thinking through problem-solving and applying maths to real world problems. Mathematical communication and analysis are key skills in this course.

Progression Opportunities

Core Maths is ideal for students who want to continue to study Maths at KS5 without committing to a full A level. It offers support for any degree course with some mathematical content and provides a useful grounding in the mathematics needed in real life.

Assessment Overview

Paper 1: 60 marks, 50% weighting, 90 minutes • Analysis of data • Maths for personal finance • Estimation

Paper 2: 60 marks, 50% weighting, 90 minutes • Critical analysis of given data and models • The Normal Distribution • Probabilities and estimation • Correlation and regression

Calculators are allowed in both papers.

Questions will be set-based on Preliminary Material which is released in March. Entry Requirements

• Grade 5 in Maths