Core Mathematics is an AS course designed to prepare students for the mathematical demands of work, study and life. It will help students to develop real-life maths skills that can be applied on a day to day basis. If you enjoy mathematics and wish to continue studying it to support your other subjects and future course or career choices, but don’t want to take Mathematics A level, then this is the course for you. The emphasis in the Core Mathematics course is on developing problem solving skills. It includes elements of financial maths but will also help with other A level subjects such as; geography, business studies, psychology, economics and the sciences. Data source booklets are released before the exam and students will be tested on their ability to analyse and interpret the data. The topic areas covered are: application of statistics, probability, linear programming and sequences and growth.