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Core Maths

at Outwood Academy Newbold, Chesterfield · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students should select this course if they intend to study a course at University with a high maths content but have not chosen AS/A2 Maths. This ensures that students do not have a learning gap from GCSE Maths to the Maths covered in their degree. This Course is all about developing skills rather than knowledge. Core Maths allows students time to develop their problem solving skills and encourages the students to investigate different solutions.Core Maths is all about the application and problem solving nature of Maths. It draws together how maths is used in different subjects, showing clear application to real life problems.?Maths through problem solving in a real life context?Some examples of where Core Maths links into other subjects?Exponential growth and decay used in finance and business?Statistical modelling used in Biology, Psychology and Geography?Scientific notation and calculation used in Physics and Chemistry Core Maths allows students time to develop their problem solving skills and encourages the students to investigate different solutions.

What you need to get on

5 x GCSE Grade A* - C. Students will need to have an understanding of Higher level GCSE Maths and will have achieved at least a C.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Outwood Academy Newbold

    Highfield Lane Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8BA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Chesterfield

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