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Core Maths

Love solving puzzles? Curious about how technology really works? We are all about making maths come alive by applying knowledge and skills to real scenarios. We will hone in on your curiosity to see how far you can take a concept and push you to think creatively.

Why study core maths?

Core Maths is perfect if you want to keep developing your maths skills without doing a full A-level. It’s practical and supports other subjects like Psychology, Biology, Geography, and Business.

Through our industry projects with our corporate partners you’ll explore how coding helps you understand mathematical functions, use technology to analyse data, and tackle open-ended problems just like those in real work places.

This is not just about equations; it is about developing essential skills like effective communication, collaboration and rigorous thinking, all core to our Ada values. Our maths course will equip you with the experience and qualifications you need, setting you up perfectly for digital careers, university, or whatever amazing path you choose!

What will i learn

You’ll study maths used in real life: personal finance, interpreting data, estimation, critical analysis, spreadsheets, and probability in context.

how will i be assessed?

Exam board: Pearson Edexcel

Two exam papers at the end of Year 13:
Paper 1: Comprehension
Paper 2: Applications

Each paper is 1 hour 40 minutes

How will I be taught?

You’ll explore maths through real-life problems, case studies, group work, and technology. The course focuses on applying maths to everyday and professional contexts.

Where will this take me?

Highly valued by universities and employers, Core Maths strengthens applications for courses involving data analysis or quantitative reasoning. It’s particularly useful in social sciences, business, healthcare, and education.

Key links / reading lists / website links:

Access recommended reading lists, essential websites, and primary sources for Maths.

Maths Results

In 2024, A-level Mathematics at Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, achieved a Value Added (VA) score of +1.2, ranking us 10th nationally out of 2,210 institutions where Value Added was published and where students completed the full course.

This means that, on average, our students achieved more than a grade higher than expected, placing Ada among the very best in the country for student progress in Mathematics.

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