Qualification Level: Level 3
This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all the exams at the end of their course.
Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) is a new qualification designed for students who have achieved a grade 4 or above at GCSE.
It helps develop students’ mathematical skills and thinking and supports courses such as A Level Psychology, Sciences and Geography as well as technical vocation qualifications.
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Course Units
Main Content
Critical path and risk analysis
Modules
Paper 1
What’s assessed
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
How it’s assessed
Questions
Copy of preliminary material available in advance on eAQA and clean copy of preliminary material to be provided in examination room. Formulae sheet available. No optional questions.
Paper 2
What’s assessed
3.4, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10
Students will be expected to draw on mathematical content of paper 1.
Students will be expected to develop and demonstrate confidence and competence in the understanding and application of mathematical modelling in the solution of problems related to decision making and the planning of projects.
How it’s assessed
Questions
Copy of preliminary material available in advance on eAQA and clean copy of preliminary material to be provided in examination room. Formulae sheet available. No optional questions.
Paper 3
What’s assessed
Any content from Paper 1 and content from:
How it’s assessed
Questions
A mix of questions styles, from short, single-mark question to multi-step problems.
Entry Criteria
Entry requirments: Grade 4 and above at GCSE Maths
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The Coast and Vale Learning Trust in Scarborough aims to improve education in the locality through establishing coherent and collaborative practice across schools and other educational institutions in the area.
