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- Wayne Ball
- wball@archbishops.kent.sch.uk
Core Maths A/S Level
Archbishops School, The
The Archbishop's School, St Stephen's Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AP
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open – 4th November 2025 @ 9am
Applications Close – 1st June 2026 @ 5pm
Entry Requirements – Specific to the Subject
How to Apply – Please apply via KentChoices
Course Summary
This course runs for one year and has the same UCAS points as an AS Level qualification. The Core Maths qualification supports a wide range of Level 3 study areas. This includes, and is not limited to:
Biology
Business Studies
Geography
Psychology
Sociology
Sports Science and PE
Course Details
This course focusses on real-world application of mathematics, partially with statistics representations. The lessons focus on context- based problem-solving tasks, which support mathematical and critical thinking skills. Students will also build on their communication skills whether that is mathematically, verbally or written.
Students will explore a wide range of study areas including:
Application of statistics
Probability
Linear programming
Sequences and growth
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Exam format:
The final examinations is entirely exam-based at the end of the one year course.
Paper 1: Comprehension 40% of the qualification
Paper 2: Applications 60% of the qualification
Entry requirements
GCSE Grade 5 in mathematics (must have taken the higher tier paper)
Your next steps...
Core maths is an excellent choice for students to study alongside their other A Level choices.
Students excelling in core maths may go on to study psychology, business and Geography amongst others.
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