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AQA 1350 · Level 3 Certificate

Everything you need to ace Core Maths.

Notes, videos, worked examples and exam questions for every topic of AQA Level 3 Mathematical Studies — organised exactly like the specification, built for Winchmore students.

How the qualification works

The exam structure

Core Maths is 100% exam, sat at the end of the course. Everyone takes Paper 1. You then take one version of Paper 2 — your teacher chooses the option your class studies.

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Papers
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Per paper
60
Marks each
A–E
Grades
100%
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Paper 1 · Compulsory

Paper 1

1h 30m · 60 marks · everyone sits this

Covers the four compulsory topics: Analysis of Data, Maths for Personal Finance, Estimation, and Critical Analysis. Uses the pre-released Preliminary Material.

Paper 2 · Pick one

Paper 2A / 2B / 2C

1h 30m · 60 marks · one option only

2A Statistical techniques · 2B Critical path & risk · 2C Graphical & decision techniques. Each pairs with compulsory content from Paper 1.

Paper 1 · everyone studies these

Compulsory topics

The four pillars of Core Maths. Master these first — they also feed into every Paper 2 option.

Paper 2A · our option

Paper 2A — Statistical Techniques

Winchmore studies Paper 2A. These topics build directly on Analysis of Data from Paper 1 and are fully resourced below.

This is the option you're sitting. Along with the four compulsory Paper 1 topics, Paper 2A is everything you need for the exam.

Paper 2B & 2C · other routes

The other Paper 2 options

These are the alternative Paper 2 routes offered by AQA. Winchmore doesn't sit these, so they aren't resourced here yet — but here's what they cover for reference.

Coming soon. Resources for 2B and 2C aren't being built right now. If your class is taking one of these, speak to Mr Pohl.
3.8 · Paper 2BComing soon

Critical Path & Risk Analysis

Activity networks, scheduling and project management maths. The signature topic of option 2B.

NetworksGanttFloatRisk
In development
3.9 · Paper 2CComing soon

Expectation

Expected value, decision-making under uncertainty and fair games. The signature topic of option 2C.

Expected valueFair gamesDecisions
In development
3.10 · Paper 2CComing soon

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Weighing costs against benefits to make and justify real financial decisions.

Cost-benefitDecisionsValue
In development

Practice makes permanent

Predicted papers & exam practice

Mr Pohl has written full predicted 2026 papers for Paper 1 and Paper 2A — each with a complete mark scheme. Sit them under timed conditions to prepare.

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Paper 1 versions
2
Paper 2A versions
5
Mark schemes
2026
Prelim included
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Everything by resource type

Resources

Presentations, worksheets, predicted papers, mocks, revision booklets and textbook exercises for every topic, organised by resource type so you can find exactly what you need.

Never done Core Maths before?

Start here

Step 1

Nail the compulsory four

Paper 1 foundation

Work through Analysis of Data → Personal Finance → Estimation → Critical Analysis in order. Each page has notes, videos and questions.

Step 2

Learn your Paper 2 option

One route only

Find out whether you're doing 2A, 2B or 2C and focus on those topics. Don't waste time on options you're not sitting.

Step 3

Drill past papers

Exam technique

From February onwards, sit full papers under timed conditions and mark them honestly with the mark schemes.