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March 2020  \nContents  \n1 Introduction 5  \n1.1 Why choose AQA for Level 3 Certificate Mathematical Studies 5  \n1.2 Support and resources to help you teach 5  \n2 Specification at a glance 8  \n3 Subject content 13  \n3.1 Analysis of data 13  \n3.2 Maths for personal finance 14  \n3.3 Estimation 16  \n3.4 Critical analysis of given data and models (including spreadsheets and tabular data) 17  \n3.5 The normal distribution 18  \n3.6 Probabilities and estimation 19  \n3.7 Correlation and regression 20  \n3.8 Critical path analysis 21  \n3.9 Expectation 22  \n3.10 Cost benefit analysis 23  \n3.11 Graphical methods 23  \n3.12 Rates of change 24  \n3.13 Exponential functions 25  \n4 Scheme of assessment 27  \n4.1 Aims 27  \n4.2 Assessment objectives 27  \n4.3 Assessment weightings 28  \n5 General administration 31  \n5.1 Entries and codes 31  \n5.2 Overlaps with other qualifications 31  \n5.3 Awarding grades and reporting results 31  \n5.4 Re-sits and shelf life 32  \n5.5 Previous learning and prerequisites 32  \n5.6 Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion 32  \n5.7 Working with AQA for the first time 33  \n5.8 Private candidates 33  \n5.9 Materials for use in the examination 33  \n6 Grade descriptions 35  \n[Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/1350 for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/1350 for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/1350](Visit aqa.org.uk/1350 for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date](Visit aqa.org.uk/1350 for the most up-to-date specification)[ specification](Visit aqa.org.uk/1350 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration 3  \n7 Formulae sheet 37  \n7.1 Volume and surface area 37  \n7.2 Financial calculation-AER 37  \n7.3 Financial calculation-APR 37  \n8 Statistical tables 39  \n8.1 Table 1-Normal distribution function 39  \n8.2 Table 2-Percentage points of the normal distribution 43  \nAre you using the latest version of this specification?  \n• You will always 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