Core Maths AQA LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE Specific entry requirements At least 5 grade 9-4 GCSEs, including grade 4 in English. Content of the course Level 3 Certificate is made up of one compulsory unit and one option unit, currently Critical Path and Risk Analysis. • Compulsory: Analysis of data, maths for personal finance, estimation, critical analysis of given data and models (including spreadsheets and tabular data). • Critical Path and Risk Analysis: Critical analysis of given data and models (including spreadsheets and tabular data), critical path analysis, expectation, cost benefit analysis. http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/aqa- certificate/mathematical-studies-1350 How is the course assessed? Exams in the compulsory and the optional unit. Both exams use pre-release material which will be published in the Spring term. All exams are 1½ hours long and are equally weighted. Is this course for you and where could it take you? This new course will allow pupils to build on their maths skills using more advanced methods and techniques. They have been developed with the support of employers, universities and professional bodies to ensure they offer pupils the relevant knowledge and skills to progress to further study and the world of work. Skills in the course will enable students to better engage with other A Levels. It is recommended for students not studying A Level Mathematics but who wish to take subjectssuchas: chemistry, biology,economics,business studies and the social sciences. Contact Please contact Miss K Basso bassok@westlakesmat.org.uk for further details about this course. West Lakes Academy - Sixth Form 11
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