GCSE In Maths - September Start

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This 32 week GCSE programme is suitable for those who require a GCSE in Maths at grade 4 or above and who already have a solid foundation of Maths which can be built upon in order to achieve a successful outcome in the GCSE exams.

You will be required to complete an entry test to a satisfactory standard to assess your suitability for the course and to identify skills gaps.

If you are not sure about the suitability of this course, please do not hesitate to contact us for advice.

Anyone who already has a solid foundation of Maths but would like to improve this further.

Good Maths skills can be life enhancing, improve your job prospects and support your studies if you are planning to continue into further education.

GCSE Maths is also suitable for students who wish to progress to further study such as Access to Higher Education, or for those who plan to study at degree level, as the great majority of universities now expect applicants to have a good GCSEs in this subject. Good levels of Maths skills are also extremely valuable when seeking employment.

The programme has been designed to enable learners to study for, and to take either the ‘Foundation’ or ‘Higher’ tier paper. The course covers the following areas:

• Number
• Ratio and proportion
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Data

Our weekly 3-hour GCSE Maths classes are held at a variety of times/days including evenings on site at the college. 

You will have access to a variety of resources outside of the classroom and you will be expected to undertake considerable self-study in order to prepare for the exams.

Attendance to all sessions is essential.

You will sit three exams which are externally assessed by Edexcel (Pearson) at the end of the course in May/June. Results for these exams will be issued in August.

A grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths is a requirement for most level 3 courses and ACCESS to Higher Education. It is also part of the entry criteria for the great majority of university courses. It can also help to improve job prospects as most employers require grade 4 or above in both English and Maths.