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1. What is Core Maths?
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2. Why is it important?
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3. Who is it designed for?
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4. What resources are available?
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5. Which awarding bodies offer Core maths?
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6. What is in it for schools/colleges?
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7. Where will I get the teachers from?
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8. Questions
1. What is Core Maths?
A new Level 3 Qualification, equivalent to an AS Level taken over 2 years, possibly 1.
First examination summer 2017
AS UCAS equivalent points
20% level 3 content, 80% new higher GCSE content
A brand new course for those who want to improve their valuable maths skills but are
not planning to take AS or A-level mathematics.
Focus on problem-solving skills, data analysis and personal finance
Mathematical Strands
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Number
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Finance
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Statistics
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Probability
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Algebra
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Discrete Maths
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Graphs
The big picture: national mathematics developments
Academic
Year
2014 - 15
Key Stage 4
Post 16
6 TechBacc
trailblazers
Core Maths
Start of CMSP
developments with 150+ Early
Adopters.
2015 - 16
2016 - 17
New GCSE teaching
to Year 10
First
examinations for
new GCSE maths
Tech Bacc rollout.first
examined
TechBacc trailblazers
Level 3
mathematics
participation
measure in
performance
tables.
85 Early Developers
First Examinations for
Core maths
Some centres
delivering Core
Maths at scale
2017 - 18
2018 - 19
Begin teaching
new Maths A
levels.
First resit
examinations for
new GCSE maths
First
examinations for
new maths A
levels
Core Maths
students have
followed new
GCSEs
2. Why is it important?
Introduced to support maths being available for all students up to age 18 &
hence increase life chances
Can focus on personal finance and a feel for data
Core maths to be delivered in a problem solving context entirely (?)
A vehicle for improving T&L at KS 5 ,4, 3, 2, 1
Part of accountability measures in 2017. Post 16 maths involvement
3. Who is it designed for?
Anyone especially if they are considering studying science, geography,
psychology, accountancy, business studies or economics at a higher level
Anyone who gets a grade C or above in GCSE maths
Any student who wants to develop their maths skills for the workforce.
Any one who wants to improve career choice and increase their earning
potential.
4. What resources are available?
Lots …..Most popular
AQA two year route planner
CMSP/NCETM
Nuffield
MEI
PFEG
Real world data – bank, government website, HMRC
Own resources
5. Which awarding bodies offers Core Maths?
6. What is in it for schools/colleges?
Increase numbers post 16.
Offer a full range of maths courses post 16
Skills gap in UK only 20% study maths beyond 16 (Japan 85%) opportunityschools have a responsibility to support youngsters.
Improve outcomes in other subjects ( maths content is increasing)
Develop teaching and learning across the whole maths curriculum.
7. Where will I get the teachers from?
Contact your local maths hub
TSST courses
Other departments – train up a colleague
Only 2/3 lessons per week. Change the school priorities
School partnerships TSAs, MATs
Web links
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Core Maths Support Programme
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NCETM
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Awarding organisations – OCR, AQA, Eduqas, Pearson Edexcel,
City & Guilds
What did it say on the tin?
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Level 3 maths for post 16 students- Core maths an exciting new
development.
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Qu: Is there a level 3 maths qualification for students aged 16 +
that is not as rigorous as A level ?
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Qu: Is there a course that develops problem solving strategies
that can transform our teaching in key stages 3, 4 and 5?
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Qu: Is participation in maths post 16 important?
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What do you suggest for students who have a grade C (higher or
foundation) or a weak B who want to do maths?
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Ans: Core maths
Questions?
Martin Wilson
Core Maths Lead
Programme Leader Maths Harrogate
Grammar Sch.
Tel: 01423 531127 ext. 236
[email protected]