Core Maths
Level 3 Mathematical Studies - Core Maths (1350) is a relatively new qualification designed for students who have achieved a grade 4 or above at GCSE.
It helps to develop students’ mathematical skills and thinking and supports courses such as A-level Psychology, Sciences and Geography as well as technical and vocational qualifications. It is aimed at those students that wish to continue to study some mathematics whilst perhaps not being able to manage the A Level Mathematics qualification. Currently Core Maths is being delivered as part of the TechBac qualification. We have selected the 2C Graphical Techniques optional unit alongside the compulsory unit as this gives a broad range of skills that work well with the other Technology and Engineering units within the TechBac qualification.
The content is listed below in two areas:
1. Analysis of data, maths for personal finance, estimation, percentages.
2. Graphical methods, rates of change, exponential functions.
There will be two examination papers, at the end of the course to assess all content:
Paper 1 - Compulsory unit (1.5 hour written paper)
Paper 2 - Selected Graphical Techniques (2C) (1.5 hour written paper)
The Core maths course topics will be delivered mainly in line with order given on the Integral website. The content delivery timings will not be prescribed strictly as there needs to be room to change things round or slow down to fill gaps in prior knowledge before moving onto particular topics sequentially.
Click on the items below to view the topics to be delivered:
Year 12
| Topic(s) | Key content to be learned | Assessment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Analysis of data | D1: Data D2: Collecting and sampling data D3: Representing data numerically D4: Representing data diagrammatically |
Paper 1 - Compulsory unit (1.5 hour written paper) |
| Spring Term | Maths for personal finance | F1: Numerical calculations F2: Percentages F3: Interest rates F4: Repayments and the cost of credit F5: Graphical Representation F6: Taxation F7: Solution to financial problems |
Paper 1 - Compulsory unit (1.5 hour written paper) |
| Summer Term | Estimation | E1: The modelling cycle E2: Fermi estimation |
Paper 1 - Compulsory unit (1.5 hour written paper) |
Year 13
| Topic(s) | Key content to be learned | Assessment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Critical analysis of given data and models (including spreadsheets and tabular data) |
C1: Presenting Logical and reasoned arguments in context C2: Communicating mathematical approaches and solutions C3: Analysing critically |
Paper 2 - Compulsory unit (1.5 hour written paper) |
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Spring Term |
Option 2C Graphical techniques Rates of change
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G1: Graphs and functions G3: Gradient |
Option 2C Graphical techniques paper |
| Summer Term | Exponential Functions | G6: The function A G7: The number E G8: Exponential growth and decay |
Option 2C Graphical techniques paper |
