Core Mathematics

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Please note: this course can only be chosen as a fourth subject.

If you would like to study Mathematics to complement your studies, but not take advanced level Maths then Core Maths is the course to take. It is designed for students who achieve a grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics and is equivalent in size to an AS qualification.

As part of this course, learners consolidate mathematical techniques that can be directly applied to real life contexts

Unit 1: Application of statistics
Unit 2: Probability
Unit 3: Linear programming
Unit 4: Sequences and growth

Paper 1: comprehension (40%) – 1 hour 20 mins
Paper 2: applications (60%) – 1 hour 40 mins

Both papers to be taken at the end of the course.

Written examination paper with two sections, A and B, and a source booklet. The source booklet will detail two real-life contexts. These contexts will be assessed in the written paper, which requires students to comprehend, interpret and analyse the content in order to answer the questions. One context will be assessed in Section A and the other context will be assessed in Section B. Students will need to refer to the source booklet when answering the questions. Four themes will be assessed in the written paper, which requires students to apply their problem-solving skills in order to answer the questions.

- A calculator is allowed.
- A formulae sheet is given at the front of each examination paper and in Appendix 3.

GCSE Mathematics 4

The course supports student progression by preparing learners for the mathematics requirements of a number of higher education courses and develops students’ understanding and ability to apply mathematics, and become equipped to apply for employment or higher apprenticeships in a wide range of industry sectors, professional training or university.