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Alternative routes to GCSE and beyond
Certificate in Use of Maths, Level 1 and 2
Certificate in Further Maths, Level 2
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The top 15% of students will get an A or A* at GCSE…
…while more than 40% of students will not get the grade C they need.
Isn’t GCSE Maths enough?
We know that both these groups can become disengaged.
AQA’s Certificates keep maths interesting and relevant.
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A guide to Use of Maths
Nationally, over 40% of students won’t get a C grade at GCSE Maths. Our Use of Maths Certificate will give them an alternative route …..
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Who is Use of Maths for?
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What is Use of Maths?
Motivating alternative to re-sits
Modular approach
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When can students take Use of Maths?
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Why should you consider Use of Maths?
Easy to personalise with current resources
Counts as a full GCSE
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How does Use of Maths work?
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Pick one core module…
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Pick any two FSMQs…
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UMS PointsCore 65
Grade C
Accumulate UMS points…
FSMQ1 58
FSMQ2 63
Total 186
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Re-sit as often as you need… Re-sit any part…
Replace and rebuild… Upgrade…
Jump to teacher support
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A guide to Further Maths
Are the top 15% of students genuinely challenged by GCSE Maths?
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Who is Further Maths for?
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What is Further Maths?
Introduces advanced topics (like calculus and trigonometry)
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When can students take Further Maths?
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Why should you consider Further Maths?
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How does Further Maths work?
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A wealth of personal and online support to guide you through our certificates…
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What next?
Register for regular subject updates and information about exam change
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Other ways to get involved…
Register for regular subject updates and information about exam change
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Thank you. Any questions?