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The CCEA Entry Level Learning for Life and Work specification gives learners opportunities to investigate cultural diversity, equality, rights, responsibilities and the world of work, including employment and entrepreneurship skills.

This qualification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed through the Learning for Life and Work Area of Learning.

Entry Level qualifications help learners to expand their knowledge, increase their confidence and demonstrate achievement. This includes some who might not be ready for a course at GCSE level or equivalent.

The CCEA Entry Level Mathematics specification gives learners opportunities to develop and apply mathematical skills in everyday situations. It also helps learners develop an awareness of mathematical concepts.

This qualification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed through the Mathematics and Numeracy Area of Learning.

Our GCE Mathematics aims to develop and strengthen a range of knowledge and skills. Among these, the course aims to help students:

The CCEA GCE Mathematics specification encourages students to extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques. They use their mathematical knowledge to reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning.

Students draw diagrams and sketch graphs to help explore mathematical situations and interpret solutions.

The CCEA GCSE Learning for Life and Work specification engages students to explore social, personal, economic and employment issues. Topics include diversity and inclusion, social responsibility, human rights and entrepreneurship.

The specification helps students to understand the connections between local, national and global issues. They develop confidence in thinking independently by critically challenging accepted views and assumptions. They also make informed decisions and take appropriate action.

The specification in GCSE Mathematics is available for first teaching from September 2010. We will make the first awards in 2012.

This specification:

• requires more problem-solving and applying mathematics than previous specifications; and
• introduces functional elements in mathematics.

The specification gives students opportunities to:

The CCEA GCSE Mathematics specification encourages students to develop fluent knowledge, skills and understanding in applying mathematical methods and concepts.

It enables students to reason mathematically, draw conclusions and make deductions and inferences. Students learn how to comprehend, interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of appropriate forms.