This is a new qualification that is based on the higher tier GCSE. All pupils should be able to continue their love of maths; it is diverse, engaging and essential in equipping students with the right skills to reach their future destination, whatever that may be. 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 is a qualification that. - Is relevant to real life - Is Modern - Is accessible to students - Applies to all careers The course can be adapted to the students that sit it and their interest in real-life mathematics There are 4 compulsory areas of study; - 3.1 Analysis of data - Students will be expected to understand apply statistical techniques, interpret data and draw conclusions in the solution of problems.Including; sampling data techniques, mean and averages, and standard deviation. - 3.2 Maths for personal finance - Students will be expected to find solutions to problems relating to personal finance. Including; interest rates, repayments and the cost of credit, taxation. - 3.3 Estimation - Students will learn about the modelling cycle and Fermi estimation. - 3.4 Critical analysis of given data and models - Students will learn about critical analysis and logical and reasoned arguments. OPTIONAL CONTENT: - 3.5 The normal distribution - 3.6 Probabilities and estimation - 3.7 Correlation and regression - 3.8 Critical path and risk analysis - 3.9 Expectation - 3.10 Cost-benefit analysis - 3.11 Graphical methods - 3.12 Rates of change - 3.13 Exponential functions Based on the pupils we can decide together what they would like to study.