Core Maths
Curriculum enrichment · September 2027
Core Mathematics is designed for students who want to continue developing their mathematical skills beyond GCSE, without taking A Level Mathematics. Through practical, real-world applications, you'll learn how mathematics is used to analyse data, manage finances and make informed decisions.
Exam board
AQA
Course code
1350
Course contact
Miss Goldman – Subject Lead Mathematics
Are you interested in…?
Understanding how mathematics is used in everyday life and the workplace
Developing the confidence to interpret graphs, statistics and data presented in the media
Strengthening your mathematical skills to support further study and future employment
Core Maths can lead to a career in:
Business and management
Psychology
Marketing
Social Sciences
Core Maths goes well with:
Psychology
Geology
Geography
Biology
Entry requirements
Grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths.
Course content
Students will learn how to:
Interpret solutions in the context of the problem
Understand sources of error and bias when problem-solving
Work with data
Understand risk and probability
Understand variation in statistics
Use exponential functions to model growth and decay
Enrichment opportunities
Guest speakers from the finance and business industries
Assessment
Paper 1 (50% weighting)
Paper 2 (50% weighting)