What is core maths like

The Level 3 Certificate in Mathematical Studies is a new Maths qualification for students who want to maintain and develop their valuable maths skills. At the end of the two-year course you will gain a Level 3 qualification similar to an AS which will be recognised by both universities and employers. The course will help and support the study of other subjects – in particular Science, Geography, Business Studies and Economics.

All units are assessed by an examination of 1 hour 30 minutes. There is no coursework element. Calculators are not permitted in the Core Mathematics 1 examination but are allowed in the others.

UCAS POINTS:
A: 20
B: 16
C: 12
D: 10
E: 06

It is mostly about applying mathematics to a given context, or in other words, real world maths.
It's good to keep up your maths skills if you don't want to do A-Level mathematics.
I am planning to start this year, you will probably only have a few lessons a week since it not a very intense course
I would say take it and drop it after a week or two if you cant get along with the subject

The Level 3 Certificate in Mathematical Studies is a new Maths qualification for students who want to maintain and develop their valuable maths skills. At the end of the two-year course you will gain a Level 3 qualification similar to an AS which will be recognised by both universities and employers. The course will help and support the study of other subjects – in particular Science, Geography, Business Studies and Economics.

All units are assessed by an examination of 1 hour 30 minutes. There is no coursework element. Calculators are not permitted in the Core Mathematics 1 examination but are allowed in the others.

UCAS POINTS:
A: 20
B: 16
C: 12
D: 10
E: 06

It is mostly about applying mathematics to a given context, or in other words, real world maths.
It's good to keep up your maths skills if you don't want to do A-Level mathematics.
I am planning to start this year, you will probably only have a few lessons a week since it not a very intense course
I would say take it and drop it after a week or two if you cant get along with the subject

Tbh, I'm currently doing Core Maths (AQA) and it's all more based around business/economics stuff. It's not really relevant to Biology and Chemistry (which I do). However, I'm still taking it because if I get a grade B in it, I can apply for uni courses which ask for a grade 6 or 7 at GCSE Maths. So, if you didn't get a 6 or 7 in GCSE Maths, and you may want to do a Medicine or Chemistry degree, then I'd reccomend it.

are u taking it privately or with ur school?

From my experience personally, it doesn't help with the sciences. I take chemistry and biology and core maths didn't have anything to do with what I was doing in my A levels. I took my AS in core maths this year and got a D as I didn't put any work in but it's up to you- I wouldn't of taken it if I had the choice

I’m planning to do biology , chemistry and English lit alongside with core maths (to help me with my sciences) and I was wondering if anyone has taken core maths and what is it like ? As I have looked around and not many people take it is it not worth anything to uni’s ? I’m guessing it’s kind of like the epq (how much it’s worth )

I’m planning to do biology , chemistry and English lit alongside with core maths (to help me with my sciences) and I was wondering if anyone has taken core maths and what is it like ? As I have looked around and not many people take it is it not worth anything to uni’s ? I’m guessing it’s kind of like the epq (how much it’s worth )