Core Maths

APPLICATIONS NOW

Applications Open: Thursday 10th December 2026

Applications Close: Friday 12th February 2027

Entry Requirements: Admission to Towers Sixth Form to study A levels or BTEC equivalent will be awarded on the basis of GCSE performance. Each subject has its own entry requirements.

How to Apply: Please apply via Kent Choices

Mathematics in Context is a qualification for students who loves Maths in KS3 and KS4 but do not wish to study A Level Maths. This course is one year long and will be taken alongside three Level 3 courses.

Core Maths will help students to develop their quantitative and problem-solving skills. Students will learn how to interpret solutions in the context of the problem, work with data, understand risk and probability, understand variations in statistics and use exponential; functions to model growth and decay.

Paper 1: Comprehension (application of statistics, probability, linear programming and sequence and growth)

Paper 2: Application (application of statistics, probability, linear programming and sequence and growth)

Grade 4 in GCSE Maths

This is a new qualification at Towers Sixth Form. It is seen as valuable preparation for degree courses in geography, psychology, business-related courses, and sports and social sciences.