Resources by Core Maths

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Support for biology

This documents details the topics covered in Core Maths that link to areas of biology. 

Support for business studies

This documents details the topics covered in Core Maths that link to areas of business studies.

Support for chemistry

This documents details the topics covered in Core Maths that link to areas of chemistry

Support for computer studies

This documents details the topics covered in Core Maths that link to areas of computer studies.

Support for economics

This documents details the topics covered in Core Maths that link to areas of biology. 

Support for other subjects

This documents details the topics covered in Core Maths that may help to support students when studying other post-16 qualifications.. 

Support for psychology

This teaching resource explores memory and distraction. In the activity students design an experiment and collect data to assess the impact listening to music can have on short term memory. Students are asked to analyse the data using a Mann-Whitney U Test on Excel. The learning is designed to ideally be carried...

Surface area to volume ratio of cells

This Core Maths task asks students to consider the relationship between surface area and volume and how this applies to cells. The materials include a presentation that can be used to lead students through the task and to aid discussion.

The teachers' notes contains a suggested starting point for the...

The apprentice

This Core Maths activity is based on the television programme ‘The Apprentice’ and was written by Core Maths students and their tutor. Examples of student work is also included.

The Apprentice: Guidance

The guide explains how the task was created and introduces the activity, including...