core MATHS
Choose Ryburn Sixth for your course on Core Mathematics and learn how to use Maths in your every day life.
This course is designed with our students’ future in mind. We aim to provide you with specific key skills such as analysis and critical thinking as well as statistical techniques to aid our students not only for the now but for many years to come.
It is encouraged for students to take the personal finance part of the course as it teaches students important things such as loans mortgages and all about taxes. These topics are designed to aid you in the future as you advance through life.
Our students will be able to benefit from excellent teachers and the high levels of individual support which enable our students to excel.
This course could lead to a high education qualification or as an extra course which will aid and complement a Science degree or a degree which has a great deal of logical thinking involved. It can also be applied in the work place with a background of statistics and a mathematical setting.
What will I study?
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Level 3 Mathematical Studies
Exam Board: AQA
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Component 1:
Learners will study how to analyse data, estimation and how to use maths for personal financeComponent 2:
Learners will study critical analysis of given data and models including spreadsheets as well as statistical techniques.This course can be taken for one year or spread out over two.
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Five or more GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Level 4. Minimum of a Level 4 in English Language or Mathematics GCSE.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
YOUR NEXT STEPS
Core Maths is a practical and future-focused subject that is increasingly valued by employers and universities for developing real-world mathematical skills. Studying the subject develops essential statistical techniques, financial literacy and mathematical applications required for careers across business, science and everyday life. You will also gain valuable transferable skills such as analysis, critical thinking, data interpretation and logical reasoning that are highly sought after across a wide range of degree programmes beyond mathematics. The personal finance component provides crucial life skills including understanding loans, mortgages and taxation.
Past students have used Core Maths to complement science degrees, business studies, psychology, geography, sports science, health studies and various apprenticeships where mathematical and statistical skills enhance career prospects.
