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Core Maths- preparation for the future and enhancing the post 16 provision map

This paper aims to introduce the Core Maths qualification, explain why Core Maths is important for higher education, discuss approaches to the teaching of Core Maths  and showcases three examples which exemplify the nature of Core Maths, the way it is taught, and how students develop their knowledge, understanding, and skills while studying for one of these qualifications.

The paper was written by Paul Glaister, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Reading, Colin Isham, Centre for the Use of Research and Evidence in Education (CUREE), Core Maths Support Programme (CMSP), Walsall College, Colin Prestwich, Harrogate Grammar School, Yorkshire Ridings Maths Hub, CMSP, Naomi Sani, Plymouth University, CMSP, Nicola Smith, Cardinal Newman Sixth Form, CMSP

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