Why Study This Course?
Do you want to gain a Maths GCSE? Are you unsure if you’re ready for the full GCSE course? This ‘Getting Ready for GCSE Maths’ course is designed for you. It will prepare you for the GCSE Maths Higher Tier course by familiarising you with the content, level, and expectations. You’ll build confidence and test your skills before committing to the qualification. Please note that you will need to complete and pass an initial assessment before starting this course.
You will get a head start on your GCSE Maths journey. You will become familiar with the GCSE content, level, and expectations. You will improve your confidence in Maths with the support of experienced tutors.
This course covers:
Number: Develop your understanding of number systems and calculations.
Algebra: Learn algebraic expressions, equations, and problem-solving techniques.
Ratio, proportion and rates of change: Explore relationships between quantities and how they change.
Geometry and measures: Study shapes, angles, and measurement concepts.
Probability: Understand the likelihood of events and how to calculate probabilities.
Statistics: Learn how to collect, analyse, and interpret data.
You will get a head start on your GCSE Maths journey. You will become familiar with the GCSE content, level, and expectations. You will improve your confidence in Maths with the support of experienced tutors.
You need to have established Maths skills at Level 2 on the BKSB initial assessment as a minimum.
You should also have language skills corresponding to Level 2 as a minimum. This can be evidenced through the initial screening or a GCSE English grade C/Grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English or above (you need to bring evidence of this).
Your maths skills will be assessed and developed through a folder of work and the use of a Personal Learning Plan (PLP). Your tutor will mark the work you produce as you progress through the course. If you successfully complete this course, you can then progress onto the GCSE Maths Higher Tier course. By enrolling on a Maths course you can develop your problem solving, quantitative reasoning, communication and time management skills including working to deadlines.
Mathematical knowledge is very important in STEM jobs and in many other jobs. For example, health care professionals need maths skills to treat patients, understand medical tests, and operate medical equipment. In fact, maths is a basic skill in most occupations.
If you have already achieved GCSE Maths grade C/4 or higher then maths courses will not be free for you and you will need to pay a fee, please discuss this with college staff when you come to enrol.
You will need to purchase the textbook for the course: AQA GCSE Maths Higher Tier Student Book published by Collins . You are expected to have a standard Geometry Set, a 30 cm Ruler, an A4 writing pad, a ring-binder or folders as well as pencils, a rubber and a highlighting pen. You will also need a Scientific calculator - preferably one of the Casio FX series which will cost about £10.00. You should bring your textbook and writing materials to every class. For any learners who will struggle to pay for equipment, there is a hardship fund available.
There are two additional classes to be on a day/time agreed with the class.
Please note that tutors may occasionally be changed at short notice. While teaching styles may vary, we ensure consistent quality across all of our courses. For this reason, a change of tutor does not qualify for a refund.