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Maths in Context (Core Maths)

Overview

Maths in Context (Core Maths) is an excellent opportunity to study maths alongside your A Levels and is available for those students who are not taking A Level Mathematics.

You will have the opportunity to study areas of Maths within various interesting contexts.

Learning & Assessment

Why study this subject?

If you are interested in studying AS Core Maths alongside your 3 x A level subjects, then please discuss this during your enrolment appointment as students are selected for Core Maths as part of the entry process.

Maths in Context allows you to gain valuable UCAS points towards your university application.

Further information about Core Maths is available at any of our Open Events on the Ground Floor, and through our admissions team who can be contacted through enquiries@newcastlesfc.ac.uk

What can you expect from this A level?

The subject will be delivered in three hours of lessons per week. You will study various areas of maths you may already be familiar with such as probability, correlation, statistics. This programme places Maths in a world context to encourage application of learning.

You will also be introduced to new areas such as linear programming which is useful for optimising profits within businesses.

What can you do with a qualification in this subject?

The subject helps with university applications and provides up to 28 additional UCAS points depending on your grade. Maths in context is a highly desirable subject for university applications.

Assessment

The subject has two 1 hour 40 minute exams.

The first paper is comprehensions and the second applications.

Modules / Topics

Component 1

Statistics

Component 2

Correlation

Component 3

Sequences

Component 4

Linear Programming

Trips / Visits / Enrichment

As part of Core Maths, you will be invited to various career events for students studying A Level Maths which take place on specific STEM related careers weeks, and you will also be invited to participate in activities including the Maths Olympiad which takes place each year and offers students a chance to demonstrate their confidence and strength in Mathematics.

Emma Christian

Head of Maths, Physics and Computer Science

"I love doing maths all day, every day and I love seeing students gain their own passion for the subject. If you enjoy puzzles and logic then A-level maths is for you. Maths opens up so many doors for you, from engineering and other science routes to sports analytics and data management."

Kosisochukwu Chris-Azubogu

Year 13 Student

"Newcastle Sixth Form College is a community that motivates its students to improve academically and in other ways. It also provides help in many ways by providing its students with counselling, personal development tutors, and academic interventions showing how it not only prioritises academics but the physical and mental health of its students."

Business Analyst

Analyse data and processes to improve business operations and inform strategic decisions, using mathematical techniques to interpret financial and operational metrics.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and present recommendations based on quantitative analysis.

Market Researcher

Design surveys and analyse data to understand consumer preferences and behaviours, helping businesses tailor their offerings accordingly.
Gather and interpret market trend data using mathematical methods to generate insights that drive marketing strategies.

Quality Control Analyst

Utilise statistical techniques to monitor and analyse production processes, ensuring products meet quality standards and specifications.
Conduct inspections and tests, document findings and recommend corrective actions based on quantitative data.

Insurance Underwriter

Assess risk and determine insurance coverage and pricing based on statistical analysis of client data and market conditions.
Review applications and calculate premiums using mathematical models to evaluate the likelihood of claims.

Financial Assistant

Assist in preparing financial documents, maintaining accurate records, and conducting fundamental financial analysis to support budgeting and forecasting.
Monitor expenditures and report on financial performance, utilising mathematical skills to ensure accuracy in calculations.

Administrative Officer

Manage office budgets, expenses, and resources, utilising mathematical skills to analyse financial data and prepare reports.
Support decision-making processes by providing quantitative insights into budget management and resource allocation.

Sales and Inventory Coordinator

Analyse sales statistics and inventory levels using mathematical methods to optimise stock levels and pricing strategies.
Collaborate with sales teams to forecast demand and adjust inventories accordingly, ensuring profitability.

Risk Management Consultant

Use statistical techniques to evaluate potential risks within organisations, providing insights that inform risk management strategies.
Develop reports that outline risk exposure and recommend measures to mitigate them based on quantitative analysis.

November Open Evening 2026

Wednesday 4th November 2026
4:30pm - 7:00pm

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Open Evening - 2nd December 2026

Wednesday 2nd December 2026
4:30pm - 7:00pm

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16 October 2026

Up and Running - Enrichment Success

This first half term for our Year 12 students has been the most successful ever for our Enrichment programme, which takes places on Tuesday afternoons. With a range of activities covering skills development, social, physical and practical extra curricular, we have over 700 students participating in 42 activities. Ranging from British Sign Language and IBM Cyber Security to Music and Film Production and even Dungeons and Dragons, these weekly sessions are an important part of our ASPIRE programme, and develop the community and ambition of our students in their first couple of weeks as part of NSFC. A major success this year has been our running club, which builds on our sponsorship of the Great North 10k and Great North 5k runs, which happened over the Summer, and saw over 400 participants from across our colleges. The group meet weekly and have both a competitive 5k run, and a less challenging run for those who simply want to get out and get some exercise. Led by Director of Curriculum Kate Gardner, this is a great example of our students engaging in physical activities and working together as a college community. Our first student experience survey illustrated the huge success of a range of our wider enrichments with great reviews of ‘A Taste of China’ for Chinese language beginners, ‘Performance Lab’ where students prepare a Christmas showcase and Film Production which is hosted and managed by a professional production company Digital Sidekick and builds real industry leading skills.

15 October 2026

'Unloc'king our Real Potential - Student Governor Event

A selected group of students, attended a one day conference and selection event to find our new Student Governor, hosted by Unloc, a youth organisation dedicated to empowering young people with programmes designed to develop skills and experience in developing leaders and the student voice. Nadine Dosky, Lauren Dudley, Yasemin Aysa Yildiz and Niamh Richardson attended the event as part of the NSFC group and engaged amazingly throughout the day, gaining valuable experience and eventually selecting Nadine as our next Student Governor for the academic year 2026-2027. The NCG Prospective Student Governors Event was a practical and creative hybrid day that explored the key skills needed for student leadership and representation, with sessions including, ‘being a changemaker,’ ‘creating your pitches’ and ‘selecting your new governors.’ The small group of students from NSFC really benefitted from the activity led by Ben and Kellie from Unloc, and were really grateful to have been selected as potential leaders from among our fabulous students at the sixth form.

9 October 2026

Ready to Aspire

The students at Newcastle Sixth Form College are taking on a new vision for our college community, with the acronym ASPIRE, to help them succeed and really enjoy their A Level experience.

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Maths in Context (Core Maths)

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