CORE Mathematics
Subject Leader:
Mrs M Lee
Exam Board:
OCR / MEI
Entry Requirements:
This course is suited for students who have achieved a grade 5 or higher in GCSE Maths, who do not wish to or do not meet the requirements to study the subject at A-Level, but who do wish to continue to improve their mathematics.
Why chose Core Mathematics?
The purposes of this qualification are to:
- Consolidate and extend on mathematical understanding learnt at GCSE, develop further mathematical understanding and transferable skills in the application of mathematics to authentic problems.
- Build a broader base of mathematical understanding and skills in order to support the mathematical content in other Level 3 qualifications, for example A Level Biology, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Psychology, Business, and Health and Social Care.
- Provide evidence of achievements against demanding and fulfilling content, to give the confidence that the mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding they will acquire during the study of the of course are as good as that of the highest-performing countries in the world.
Qualification aims and objectives:
- Develop competence in the selection and use of mathematical methods and techniques.
- Develop confidence in representing and analysing authentic situations mathematically, and in applying mathematics to address related questions and issues.
- Build skills in mathematical thinking, reasoning and communication
What you will study in Core Mathematics.
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How you will be assessed in Core Mathematics.
The OCR / MEI B qualification consists of 2 equally weighted 2-hour long papers: Introduction to quantitative reasoning and Statistical problem solving.
Students will complete both papers at the end of Year 12 of this one-year course.
The qualification is equivalent to an AS level and graded and certificated on a five-grade scale from A to E.
Progression and Careers linked to Core Mathematics.
The course content is specifically chosen for its relevance to a wide range of future studies and employment.
The themes are relevant to adult-life and questions interrogate scenarios mathematically to help embed learning for future education or career paths.
An increasing number of universities are lowering their entry requirements for students who successfully studied Core Maths.