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Core Maths

Highworth Grammar School

Highworth Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Ashford, TN24 8UD

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Science and Mathematics

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Highworth Grammar School
1 Year(s)

Application Instructions

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM HIGHWORTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

***APPLICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED***


Applications Open - midday on 5th January 2024

Applications Close - midday on 2nd February 2024

Entry Requirements: -

As a basic entry requirement to join our Sixth Form, you must have achieved at least 6 GCSE subjects at Grade 6 or above including:

at least a Grade 5 in English

at least a Grade 5 in Mathematics

and the specific entry requirements for each of your subjects.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Open Event: - Open Event details uploaded to Highworth Website as below

https://www.highworth.kent.sch.uk/2165/sixth-form-admissions-information


Course Summary

Core Mathematics is a Level 3 qualification intended for students who have passed GCSE Mathematics at Grade 5 or above but who have not chosen to study A Level Mathematics. It will be studied over a one year period and can only be selected in addition to the main A Level subjects.

Course Details

Studying Core Mathematics helps students to develop their problem solving skills and can support other A Level studies, particularly Biology, Economics and Geography. It develops valuable quantitative skills needed for many degree courses, such as Psychology, business-related courses, sports and social sciences, which do not specifically require A Level Mathematics.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

There will be two examinations of 1 hour 30 minutes each, covering topics such as: Analysis of Data; Estimation; Mathematics for Personal Finance; Critical Analysis; Normal Distribution; Probabilities; Correlation; and Regression.

Entry requirements

Pass in GCSE Mathematics at Grade 5 or higher.

You will be expected to purchase the Casio ClassWiz fx-991EX calculator to support you in your studies. These currently retail at about £25 and the Mathematics department will organise a bulk order at the start of Year 12.

Additional information


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