Why Study This Course?
Are you currently studying a Maths course at RHACC and need extra support? This short course is designed just for you! Get individual help from a Maths tutor to boost your confidence and understanding. This course will help you tackle challenging topics and improve your problem-solving skills, ensuring you succeed in your Maths qualification.
You will:
Receive individual support from a Maths tutor.
Focus on challenging topics within your Maths qualification.
Improve your problem-solving skills.
Gain confidence in your mathematical abilities.
You will cover Foundation Tier GCSE Maths material. There are six main areas of study; number, algebra, geometry, probability, statistics, ratio, proportion and rates of change. Your course will cover some of the more challenging topics in these areas. You will also encounter some of the new problem-solving questions and learn techniques for approaching these questions. You will use your textbook, AQA resources such as Topic Tests and some model examination questions.
Number: Exploring challenging number-based problems.
Algebra: Tackling complex algebraic equations and concepts.
Geometry: Developing skills in geometric problem-solving.
Probability: Understanding and applying probability principles.
Statistics: Analysing and interpreting statistical data.
Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change: Mastering these key mathematical concepts.
You will:
Receive individual support from a Maths tutor.
Focus on challenging topics within your Maths qualification.
Improve your problem-solving skills.
Gain confidence in your mathematical abilities.
You should be currently studying on one of the college's Foundation Tier GCSE maths courses.
This course is not suitable for Higher Tier students.
A Maths qualification is an entry requirement for many higher education courses and career paths. Employers also value this qualification. Completing this course will strengthen your maths skills, opening doors to further study and career opportunities.
To successfully complete this course, please attend all classes. 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.
Please bring your textbook, an A4 writing pad, pen, pencil, highlighter, calculator, protractor, compass, 30cm ruler, and rubber to each session.