Core Mathematics - AS Level 3

Core Mathematics - AS Level 3

WHY STUDY CORE MATHEMATICS?
Core Mathematics builds on GCSE Mathematics, with a particular focus on problem
solving skills. Students will consider and tackle Mathematics in meaningful contexts,
including financial applications and statistical ideas. These can help with other
A Level subjects, including Geography, Business Studies, Economics and Psychology.
The course is ideal for students who wish to continue to develop their mathematical
skills but not study the A Level course. This is a one year course.
COURSE CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS
The Level 3 Core Mathematics qualification is considered equivalent to an AS level
qualification and can be chosen as a fourth option to support your other subjects.
Students are assessed by 2 written papers of equal length and weighting. Paper 1
develops ideas studied at GCSE across four areas; statistics, personal finance, using
mathematical models and critical analysis of data. Paper 2 has three options
looking in greater depth at statistics, graphical techniques or critical path and risk
analysis. All papers use real world scenarios in teaching and assessment.

Compulsory Paper

Paper 1 How is the unit examined The weighting of
each unit

Analysis of data
Maths for personal finance
Estimation
Critical analysis of given data
and models

Written examination:
1 hours 30 mins 50% of total grade

Optional Paper (1 Choice)

Optional Paper (1 Choice) How is the unit examined The weighting of
each unit

Statistical Techniques
or

Critical Path and Risk Analysis

or
Graphical Techniques

Written examination:
1 hours 30 mins 50% of total grade