Core Maths

What is Core Maths?

• A qualification equivalent to an AS Level
• It focusses on applying maths to real life situations
• It is designed to support the maths in other A Levels (see list of recommended subjects below).

Why study this subject?

• Core Maths results at Greenhead have always been outstanding. In 2024, 48.5% of students achieved a grade A (the highest grade) and 79.4% achieved at least a grade B.
• Many A Level subjects require a high level of proficiency in maths, Core Maths keeps your maths skills topped up.
  
• Many Universities give favourable alternative offers if you have a Core Maths qualification. E.g. Medicine at Keele University goes from A*AA to AAA with an A in Core Maths* and many other subjects have a 2 grade reduction BBB to BCC with a B in Core Maths. 
  All courses at the University of Bath (which do not require A Level Maths) are reduced by one grade if you have a B in Core Maths*.
  
• Some university courses that need a GCSE Maths grade of 6+ will accept Core Maths instead. 
  
• Even without an alternative offer, having an extra maths qualification helps you to stand out. E.g. A Chemistry paper has around 20% mathematical content, we found that students who studied some form of maths after GCSE performed better in Chemistry A Level than those that didn’t. 
  
• The chance to learn about some aspects of personal finance: tax, mortgages etc.
  
• Another opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. 

*Information correct as of June 2024

Students are expected to undertake 3-4 hours of independent work each week for this subject.