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GCE AS Level in Core Maths

at Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull, Solihull · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

Core Maths - Level 3: Anyone with grade C or above in mathematics at GCSE can study Core Maths. Should I be considering Core Maths? Core Maths has been designed to maintain and develop real-life problem solving skills. You will study mathematics that can be applied on a day-to-day basis in work, study or life. Most courses will include a financial maths element too. Core Maths will also help your work for other A level subjects, in particular science, geography, business studies, psychology, sociology, computing and economics. The skills developed in the study of mathematics are increasingly important in the workplace and in higher education; studying Core Maths will help you keep up these essential skills. On average, students who study mathematics after GCSE improve their career choices and increase their earning prospects.

What you need to get on

Students choosing to study four A levels* If you wish to study four A levels you must achieve: Six GCSE's at grade 7or above. Mathematics and English at grade 6 or above. Students choosing to study three A Levels If you wish to study three A levels you must achieve: Six GCSE's at grade 6 or above. Mathematics and English at grade 5 or above. If the subject has been studied at GCSE you need to have gained a 6 in that subject.

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

  • Tudor Grange Academy Solihull

    Dingle Lane, Solihull, B91 3PD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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