These fifteen frequently asked questions contain a range of information for schools and teachers considering offering Core Maths. Questions cover basic information on the qualification, university and employer support, the demand of the course, the benefits of studying Core Maths and advice for non-mathematics...

This series of short videos discuss the benefits of Core Maths from the perspectives of both teachers and students.

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...

In this video Simon Hepburn- Director of Pathways and Partnerships at the Academies Enterprise Trust- discusses his thoughts on the positive impact Core Maths can have for students and industry.

Sue Southwood from the Education Training Foundation team shares her understanding of what Core Maths has to offer students, employers and universities- including the use of applied and practical mathematics in specific contexts.

Professor David Burghes- Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Plymouth- explains the important role Core Maths can have in preparing students to meet the demands of working in a global economy.  

This collection contains a range of ideas and good practice for the teaching and learning of Core Maths in schools and colleges.

Read about the journey so far of Core Maths early adopter schools, discover what leading universities, educators and employers think of the qualification and hear students talk...

Steve Munby- CEO of the EDT- talks about the benefits of studying Core Maths, explaining how a collaborative approach is at the heart of schools delivering Core Maths.

David, Paul, Amir and Katy were among the very first students to sit the new Core Maths examinations.  The case study is based on individual interviews carried out with the 4 students from different centres in England, who each completed the Core Maths course in June 2016.

It is hoped that this case study...

In this video a Core Maths teacher interviews one of the students in her class about his experiences of studying towards the qualification, and how it has helped in other subjects.

In this video a Core Maths teacher discusses the experience of studying towards the qualification with a student of Core Maths.

In this video a parent of prospective Core Maths students discusses her thoughts on recent changes in mathematics education and the importance of mathematics skills in the workplace.

Hear one students’ perspective on the benefits of Core Maths after studying towards the qualification for two years.