Are you looking for extra support to ace your Foundation Tier GCSE Maths exam? This intensive short course is designed just for you! Following the AQA Foundation Tier syllabus, we'll focus on revising key areas and tackling new topics. This course is perfect if you're currently studying for your Foundation Tier GCSE Maths and want to boost your confidence and skills before the exams.
This course covers:
Foundation Tier GCSE Maths material, focusing on challenging topics
Number, algebra, geometry, probability, statistics, ratio, proportion and rates of change
New problem-solving questions and techniques for approaching them
AQA resources such as Topic Tests and model examination questions
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
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.
You should bring along your textbook, an A4 writing pad, pen, pencil, highlighter. You should also have a calculator, protractor, compass, 30cm ruler, rubber. You need to bring these resources with you to each session.
You attendance is required at each and every session. You are expected to have 100% attendance. If you feel you can t commit to this expected level of attendance, then this course will not be suitable for you. If you are unable to attend any one session then you are asked to notify the tutor in advance so that they can inform you of work and topics which will be covered during that session. We must stress though that attendance at every session is essential to your success as a learner and missing sessions is disruptive to your tutor and class colleagues.
Your maths skills will be assessed and developed through a folder of work and the use of a PLP (Personal Learning Plan). Your work will be gathered and marked by your tutor.
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.
A pass in GCSE Maths (level 4) is an entry requirement for a significant number of HE courses. Many employers also require a pass in GCSE Maths and it can significantly improve job prospects.
Please be aware that you need to attend all classes to successfully complete this course.
You should bring along your textbook, an A4 writing pad, pen, pencil, highlighter. You should also have a calculator, protractor, compass, 30cm ruler and rubber. You need to bring these resources with you to each session.