The Extended Maths Certificate Level is designed to provide genuine stretch and challenge for high achieving students in mathematics at level 2. The qualification builds on and extends the GCSE Higher tier content to deepen their mathematical understand of key topic area, most notably in Algebra and algebraic manipulation. The areas that we have selected to extend beyond GCSE have been carefully chosen to provide a clear and meaningful pathway, which will provide them with the best possible foundation for success at A level maths, should those students wish to do so. The course is designed to be easily taught alongside GCSE Maths with opportunities built in for extension and further independent study which will engage and motivate learners in Maths.