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Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

at Conyers School, Yarm · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

What is Mathematics? Core Maths is a new Level 3 course for students who achieve a Grade 4 pass or above at GCSE Maths. The qualification is designed to prepare students for the mathematical demands of work, study and life. The course helps to develop students’ mathematical thinking skills and sup-ports courses such as A-level Psychology, Biology, Geography and Business Studies as well as technical and vocational qualifications. Why study it? There has been a tremendous amount of coverage in the Media recently about the UK’s gap in basic maths skills. This puts young people in the UK at a major disadvantage in the global job market.

What you need to get on

You will need to achieve five or more “4” grades

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

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