Core Maths

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE MARSH ACADEMY FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 24 November 2023

Applications Close: - 24 May 2024

Entry Requirements: - Students wishing to study 3 Level 3 courses will be required to achieve 5+ GCSEs at grade 5 and above including English and Mathematics. However, some subjects have additional requirements in terms of the grades required. The Marsh Academy operates a sliding scale of qualifications which are outlined on the Marsh Academy website. There is scope for students to study 2 Level 3 subjects and also studying some Level 2 subjects. Students who wish to study two subjects must have attained 4+GCSEs at grade 5 or above.

How to Apply: - Please apply via Kent Choices

Open Event: - 23 November 2023 18:00

Mathematics in context is worth half an A Level and is designed for students to consolidate and build on students’ mathematical understanding and develop further mathematical understanding and skills in the application of mathematics to authentic problems. It has a wide focus that build a broader base of mathematical understanding and skills in order to support the mathematical content in other Level 3 qualifications and prepare students for the range of varied contexts that they are likely to encounter in vocational and academic study, future employment and life. The course can support the mathematical aspects of other subjects such as Psychology, Economics and finance, Sciences and Business.

The content of this qualification is drawn from a range of GCSE content areas predominantly: statistics, probability, algebra, and ratio, proportion and rates of change, together with 20% of content drawn from beyond and above GCSE content.

Students will study units of applications of statistics, probability, linear programming, sequences, and growth. The course is split into comprehension and the application of mathematics.

The course also allows students the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills such as:

• Non-routine problem solving – expert thinking, metacognition, creativity. Systems thinking – decision making and reasoning.

• Critical thinking – definitions of critical thinking are broad and usually involve general cognitive skills such as analysing, synthesising and reasoning skills.

• ICT literacy – access, manage, integrate, evaluate, construct and communicate

This course is examined with two external exams.

Paper 1: Comprehension – 40% of total qualification

Paper 2: Applications – 60% of total qualification

Students must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including Mathematics.

Due to the fact that this subject looks at mathematics in context, it will open a number of possible pathways for future development. The course will enhance the understanding of a range of other subjects such as build a broader base of mathematical understanding and skills in order to support the mathematical content in other Level 3 qualifications, for example GCE A Level Biology, Business Studies, Economics, Computing, Geography, Psychology, BTEC Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care, IT.