Resources by Core Maths

Mental maths and algebra

Students are presented with two calculation ‘tricks’ involving squaring two digit numbers. They then use algebra to explore the reasons why the method works.

The short presentation can be used to show examples to illustrate each of the methods.

The teachers...

Methods of sampling

This Core Maths resource contains two activities concerned with sampling.

The first activity asks students to review and summarise the key features, advantages and disadvantages of Random, Systematic, Stratified, Quota and Cluster sampling methods.

The...

Microlives

In this Core Maths task students use statistical techniques to evaluate a number of Public Health initiatives, using the notion of a ‘microlife’- a measure of the impact on an individual’s expected lifespan of various lifestyle choices.

Microlives: Front sheet
This teacher guidance...

Minister’s letter

Read the letter from Nick Gibb MP and Jo Johnson MP that launched the Core Maths qualifications in September 2015.

Mortgages and spreadsheets

This Core Maths task involves the analysis of mortgage repayments and requires the calculation of percentages and the use of a spreadsheet.

A help sheet is included in the materials for students who are not confident with spreadsheets.

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Moving averages

In this Core Maths task students construct line graphs for time series data, calculate the moving average and interpret the graph, stating conclusions.

Moving Averages: Front sheet
This teacher guidance gives an overview of the task including prior student knowledge, suggested...

Mr man's birthday

This task requires students to find dates of birth where the square of the year (the last two digits) gives the day and the month, e.g. 26/01/51, because 51² = 2601.

Students then need to use Fermi estimates to calculate how many people might have been born on these...

Networks

This series of Core Maths presentations explore various network problems in a variety of contexts.

Networks: Teacher Guide
The teacher guide presentation contains four network problems with detailed solutions to the first two questions.

Networks: Problems
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Newham Sixth Form College

In this case study Newham Sixth Form College, one of London’s largest sixth form colleges, discussed how it offers Core Maths to some of its more than 2,500 full-time students.

Normal distribution

This Core Maths activity gives students the opportunity to practise using the Normal Distribution to solve problems in a variety of situations. 

Students calculate and interpret mean and standard deviation and draw diagrams such as a box plot.They need a good understanding of...