A Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) is a new qualification designed for students who have achieved a grade 5 or above at GCSE. It helps to develop students’ mathematical skills and thinking and supports courses such as A-level Psychology, Sciences and Geography as well as technical and vocational qualifications. The course can be completed in 1 year or 2 years depending on the individual student’s progress. Both exam papers must be taken in the same exam period.. The course will cover the following topic areas: Compulsory Content - Analysis of data, Estimation, Maths for personal finance, Critical analysis of given data and models. Optional Content - The normal distribution, Probabilities and estimation, Correlation and regression OR Graphical methods, Rates of change and Exponential functions.