Application Instructions
Applicants will only be considered once all the application information has been completed including predicted and/or actual grades and references.
Applicants with non-UK qualifications, for example, overseas qualifications, will be required to have the equivalence of their qualifications verified by UK ENIC (the wider European title for national recognition agencies www.enic.org.uk) who will charge the you a fee for providing this ‘Statement of Comparability’. If you are unable to gain a Statement of Comparability, we reserve the right to withdraw your application due to the lack of comparable grade evidence. We are required to ensure that students are eligible for ESFA funding, which is guaranteed if they are living with a parent who: Has British citizenship and/or; Has a right of abode/leave to enter the UK and/or; Has a relevant work permit/visa and/or; Is a foreign diplomat.
Please provide any outstanding documentary evidence in relation to the above. Applications from students who are not eligible for ESFA funding will have their application withdrawn by the school. The school does not hold a licence to support applicants with Home Office Tier 4 Student Visa status.
Course Summary
Why Study this course?
Mathematics is for everyone. It is diverse, engaging, and essential in equipping students with the right skills to reach their future destination, whatever that may be.
Level 3 Mathematical Studies is a new qualification designed for students who have achieved a grade 4 or above at GCSE. It is a one-year course and can only be taken as a fourth subject in Year 12 alongside three other subjects.
The course supports students’ mathematical skills and thinking and supports courses such as A Level Business, Finance, Psychology, Sciences and Geography, as well as technical and vocational qualifications. We strongly advise you opt for this course if you choose any of these A Levels.
Course Details
What does the course involve?
Mathematical Studies aims to build on the knowledge, understanding and skills established in GCSE Mathematics. As such, students choosing this subject will need to have a solid grasp of basic numeracy and algebra. Unlike a lot of the content at GCSE, Mathematical Studies covers topics that have ‘real world’ applications and will be useful after the student has finished their studies.
There is heavy emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving with students being encouraged to ‘think outside the box’. Not all questions have a single solution, and a large part of the marking relies on a student being able to justify their reasoning to achieve full marks.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Students will be assessed throughout the one-year course (through end of topic assessments as well as assessed homework). The final grade is determined by two end of year live examinations (AQA specification code 1350) detailed below. Calculators are allowed for both papers.
Paper 1: 1 hour and 30 minutes (60 marks)
Paper 2: 1 hour 30 minutes (60 marks) [either graphical techniques or critical path analysis]
Entry requirements
To qualify for a place in Sixth Form, you must achieve five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths and either English Language or Literature or five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, plus at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language or Literature.
For this course: GCSE grade 5 in Maths .
Your next steps...
Mathematical Studies is a recognised qualification that will help you develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for.
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