Core Maths - Introduction to Quantative Reasoning

This new qualification will be ideal for our Post 16 students who have achieved a 4, 5 or 6 in their GCSE Maths and who are not going on to study A Level Maths. This course is also designed to support the mathematical content of other A Level subjects and those who are looking at university degrees or careers that require higher level mathematical skills.

What will I learn?

The Level 3 Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) has been developed jointly by OCR and Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI) to meet the Core Maths requirements. This qualification gives learners the mathematical skills to tackle problems in a variety of authentic situations. It enables learners to strengthen the mathematical knowledge and skills which they have learnt at GCSE so that they can apply them to the problems which they will encounter in further study, life and employment.

How will I be assessed?

• 100% Exams:
• Paper 1 - Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning - 72 Marks, 2 hours
• Paper 2 - Critical Maths - 60 Marks, 2 hours

Students need to have a good understanding of higher level GCSE Maths to access the course. Students will take an assessment at the start of the course to identify those students who will need extra support.

Engineering, Graphics, IT and Finance are just some of the careers you could pursue with a qualification in Core Maths.

Many universities value the skills that this qualification will provide, and appreciate the support that it offers to other Maths-based A Levels.