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Core Maths

at Southmoor Academy, Sunderland · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

Core Maths is a brand new qualification aimed at students who want to keep up their valuable maths skills but are not planning to take AS or A Level Mathematics. At the end of the course, you will come out with a Level 3 Qualification in either Quantitative Problem Solving or Quantitative Reasoning, which is assessed by final examination, and is similar to an AS Level. Core Maths has been designed to maintain and develop real-life maths skills. The material studied is not purely theoretical or abstract but can be applied on a day-to-day basis in work, study or life. It will also help with other A-Level subjects, in particular Science, Geography, Business Studies, Psychology and Economics. Core Maths would be the perfect qualification for students with a grade B at GCSE, who will struggle with the pace of A Level maths, but will relish the opportunity to continue to develop their mathematical skills and knowledge and learn more of their applications to everyday life. Some of the topics covered will include modelling, statistics, finance, working with exponentials, gradients, geometry and measures, risk, statistical problem solving and the use of technology. Quantitative Problem Solving • Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning – 72 marks – 2 hour written paper (worth 50% of overall grade) • Statistical Problem Solving – 60 marks – 2 hour written paper (worth 50% of overall grade) Quantitative Reasoning • Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning – 72 marks – 2 hour written paper (

What you need to get on

Students must have followed Higher Tier at GCSE. Minimum grade 5 required, grade 6 would be recommended.

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

  • Southmoor Academy 6th Form

    Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 8 September 2026 · Sunderland

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