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Mathematics in Context (Level 3 Core Maths) is it worth it?

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thedramaQueen · 03/09/2025 11:26

Is this qualification worth bothering with as an extra? My dc school is offering this to anyone who attained a grade 5 and above in GCSE maths, in year 12.

Would be grateful for people's experience with this etc. Many thanks

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nearlyemptynes · 03/09/2025 14:22

My son did this and he really enjoyed it. It gives real life maths uses such as calculating VAT and mortgages. School didn't expect any independent study for it and he got a good grade. He failed History so now still looks like 3 A levels on his CV.

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thedramaQueen · 03/09/2025 15:52

nearlyemptynes · 03/09/2025 14:22

My son did this and he really enjoyed it. It gives real life maths uses such as calculating VAT and mortgages. School didn't expect any independent study for it and he got a good grade. He failed History so now still looks like 3 A levels on his CV.

Thank you for this and well done to your son. That is useful to know.

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