Start Date
- September 2026, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
Core Maths is designed for students who want to continue developing their maths skills beyond GCSE but are not taking A Level Maths. This qualification focuses on real-world applications of maths, helping you become a confident problem-solver in both academic and everyday contexts, and supporting you in future study or employment. Core Maths can be studied in addition to three A Level subjects.
Core maths builds on GCSE maths with a sharper focus on problem-solving skills by considering and tackling maths in meaningful contexts. This includes financial applications of maths, as well as further statistical ideas that can support work in other subjects such as psychology, sciences,geography, sociology, and even history.
Over the two years of the course, you will study statistics and algebra, probability and estimation, data analysis and modelling, sequences and growth, financial planning and management, collaborative problem-solving approaches and techniques, and using technology and spreadsheets.
The content of the course has been specifically selected to support the A Level subjects you can study at Paston College. Students currently studying Core Maths have found it gives them confidence to better understand the mathematical requirements for their A Level courses.
Core Maths has received wide endorsement and recognition from employers such as Nestlé, Barclays, CrossRail, McDonalds, the British Chambers of Commerce, and many others.
Why Choose Paston College?
A wide range of subjects
We're proud to be the biggest provider of A Levels in Norfolk, offering 27 A Level courses
Student progression
100% of our students progress to university, employment, apprenticeships, of gap years
Excellent results
Our students do consistently well on their A Level courses, with pass rates consistently in the high 90s
Entry Requirements
You will need to achieve a minimum of three GCSEs including maths at grade 4 or above, and two GCSEs at grade 6 or above.
How You Will Be Assessed
You will be assessed through two exams, each worth 50%.
Course Progression
Many leading universities have endorsed the Core Mathematics qualification since it equips students with the mathematics skills that are required for a wide rage of subjects. The qualification has the same UCAS points as an AS Level.
Where Your Course Can Take You
You will be able to apply the enhanced practical skills you have learnt in an array of business and financial contexts.
Core Mathematics has received wide endorsement and recognition from employers such as Nestlé, Barclays, CrossRail, McDonalds, the British Chambers of Commerce and many others.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop.
Why Choose Paston College?
A wide range of subjects
We're proud to be the biggest provider of A Levels in Norfolk, offering 27 A Level courses
Student progression
100% of our students progress to university, employment, apprenticeships, of gap years
Excellent results
Our students do consistently well on their A Level courses, with pass rates consistently in the high 90s
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