Mathematics in Context (Core Maths) Edexcel Level 3 Certificate
WHAT DO I NEED TO STUDY THIS COURSE?
To study Core Maths, you will need at least a GCSE Mathematics Grade 4.
IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?
The Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context is designed to equip you to develop and apply real-world maths skills, and progress to university, employment, or higher apprenticeships in a wide range of industry sectors, or professional training.
This accessible and relevant qualification aims to motivate you and really engage you in the maths around you. It uses real-world, relevant content, and offers a fresh assessment experience for you with adult, context-based problem-solving tasks.
WHERE WILL THIS COURSE TAKE ME?
This course supports a wide range of Level 3 study, whilst preparing you for the maths requirements of several higher education courses.
It is also supported by Higher Education institutions and employers and recognised in UCAS points. Some universities will give an alternative grade offer equivalent to one A-level grade below the standard entry requirements for your course if you achieve a certain grade in the Core Maths qualification. For example, if the standard offer is AAA then the alternative offer may be AAB.
WHAT WILL I LEARN
The aims of the course are to:
• Use mathematics to deepen your understanding of the world around you.
• Use mathematics to help you make the best decisions.
• Perform important mathematical processes used in many other A level and vocational subjects. These include Geography, Economics, Biology, Business, Psychology, PE and Sociology.
The content on this course can be summarised under the following areas:
• Financial Maths
• Statistics and Probability
• Critical Analysis of information (eg newspaper headlines, misleading graphs)
• Spreadsheets and solving real-life problems
• Estimation
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
The course is equivalent to an AS qualification, and is studied over one year.
All assessment for this course is through written examination. There are two exam papers:
Paper 1 Comprehension 1hour 40 minutes
Paper 2 Applications 1 hour 40 minutes
FURTHER INFORMATION:
See Mr Hesketh / Mr Danne / Miss Kirby
