Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) is a relatively new qualification designed for students who do not have the time or feel confident enough to undertake A-level Mathematics, but enjoy the subject and are keen to continue their studies and gain a valuable qualification, which is recognised by employers and universities. It helps to develop students’ mathematical skills and thinking and supports courses such as A-level Psychology, the Sciences, Business Studies and Geography as well as technical and vocational qualifications. The course focuses on mathematics in a real-world context, there is no geometry (including trigonometry) content and very little algebraic content. This qualification is not a substitute for careers or university courses that require A-level Mathematics, but it does give you a valuable post-16 mathematics-based qualification. There are two examinations and a calculator may be used in both. There is no coursework, but a pre-release data sheet is provided three months before the examination on a current news topic which will form the basis of some of the questions in the examination. • Delivered over four lessons per fortnight, making it manageable alongside A-level courses • Studied in one year, so students can focus on their ‘main’ subjects in Upper Sixth • Equivalent to an AS level and carries useful UCAS points accordingly • Increasingly, universities may make a reduced offer on a student’s ‘main’ subjects, such as AAA being reduced to AAB, for example
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Belstead Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP2 9DR |
Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) is a relatively new qualification designed for students who do not have the time or feel confident enough to undertake A-level Mathematics, but enjoy the subject and are keen to continue their studies and gain a valuable qualification, which is recognised by employers and universities. It helps to develop students’ mathematical skills and thinking and supports courses such as A-level Psychology, the Sciences, Business Studies and Geography as well as technical and vocational qualifications. The course focuses on mathematics in a real-world context, there is no geometry (including trigonometry) content and very little algebraic content. This qualification is not a substitute for careers or university courses that require A-level Mathematics, but it does give you a valuable post-16 mathematics-based qualification. There are two examinations and a calculator may be used in both. There is no coursework, but a pre-release data sheet is provided three months before the examination on a current news topic which will form the basis of some of the questions in the examination. • Delivered over four lessons per fortnight, making it manageable alongside A-level courses • Studied in one year, so students can focus on their ‘main’ subjects in Upper Sixth • Equivalent to an AS level and carries useful UCAS points accordingly • Increasingly, universities may make a reduced offer on a student’s ‘main’ subjects, such as AAA being reduced to AAB, for example