How can the AMSP help?
Are you interested in offering Core Maths but don’t feel you have sufficient teaching capacity? Or do you already offer Core Maths but want to grow and sustain your provision?
The AMSP can provide you with a wide range of support and strategies to help your school/college introduce and establish a thriving Core Maths course.
On this page, you will find information on how to increase capacity for Core Maths within your maths departments, including professional development courses, resources, funding information and a link to our case studies. We can also provide you with the information and materials to help you explain to your students, their parents/carers and your colleagues what Core Maths is and the benefits of taking this qualification.
95% of schools and colleges that have offered Core Maths
have engaged with AMSP Professional Development
Why offer Core Maths?
Core Maths offers multiple benefits to your students. Ideally, all 16-19-year-olds with GCSE Mathematics in grade 4 or above should have the opportunity to study maths beyond GCSE.
As Core Maths is becoming an increasingly popular and widely recognised qualification, more students would like to have the opportunity to take it. By offering the subject, it can help your school/college retain and attract more students.
Support we offer
Core Maths Funding
In February 2024 the Government announced that there will be dedicated funding of £900 for each Core Maths student
Reduced offers from universities
Universities are often indicating how desirable Core Maths is as a qualification by giving reduced offers to many of their degree courses
Case Studies
The AMSP have published a number of case studies that explore what schools and colleges have done to introduce level 3 Core Maths
Increasing teaching capacity
The AMSP and Maths Hubs professional development offer aims to ensure that all teachers, irrespective of experience or background can thrive in the Core Maths classroom.
Promotion of Core Maths
Our suite of promotional materials and presentations will provide schools and colleges looking to increase the numbers of students studying Core Maths
Increase staff understanding of Core Maths
The AMSP has produced an adaptable presentation to support teachers in developing a shared understanding of level 3 Core Maths across their school or college.