Core Maths
Taverham High School & Sixth Form
Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6HP
Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Taverham High School & Sixth Form
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Application Instructions
Entry criteria for Level 3 courses:
6 GCSEs Grades 9-4 (or equivalent), including Grade 4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
Please also see subject specific entry criteria in the prospectus
Course Summary
Core mathematics has been designed to maintain and develop real-life mathematical skills. The course will include a financial mathematics element and can help with other A-level subjects, in particular with science, geography, business studies, economics and psychology.
Course Details
Core Maths is a one year qualification aimed at students with a grade 4 or above in GCSE maths who want to take the subject further. It carries the equivalent UCAS points as an AS level. Students study three other A-level subjects alongside core maths. Students will study:
- maths for personal finance
- estimation
- critical analysis of given data and models
- critical path analysis
- expectation
- cost benefit analysis
Entry requirements
Minimum requirement: 6 GCSEs Grades 9-4 (or equivalent), including English language and mathematics
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The course supports subjects such as psychology, science and geography as well as technical and vocational qualifications.
Additional information
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