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GCSE Maths in Blackpool for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free GCSE Maths course in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool Sixth Form College, full-time during the day.

The course covers number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry, and statistics. You'll sit the Pearson Edexcel exam at the end of the year. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

The Route3 Programme programme offers a highly flexible step for those who are looking to boost their qualifications before Level 3 study programmes or entering the world of employment. At the heart of the programme are the skills and qualifications which todays employers want: English, maths, science, digital and creative skills, organisational and employability skills. The programme allows you to tailor your courses and to develop the skills needed for successful progression. What will I study? General content will include number, algebra, shape and space, and data handling. You will study selected topics designed to give you the best chance of achieving a number 4 in one year. Assessment. This will be via 100% exam, taken over 2 papers in the summer term. Where does it lead? Successful completion of this programme, when combined with your existing GCSEs at grade C or above, will give you 5 GCSE equivalent qualifications. This will allow you to move onto our Advanced Applied Programme (Level 3 BTECs). You will also receive guidance and tasters to help you select your next step.

Entry requirements

You will need at least four 3 (D) GCSE grades (or equivalent) and your English and maths need to be at no less than grade 2.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve algebraic equations and work with expressions and formulae.
  • You'll apply ratio, proportion, and rates of change to real problems.
  • You'll study geometry, including shapes, angles, and measurement.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistics and probability.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all areas of maths.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Blackpool Sixth Form College. Learning is through teacher-led lessons, practice questions, and worked examples. Assessment is by written exams at the end of the course. The Pearson Edexcel GCSE Maths exam consists of three papers: one non-calculator and two calculator papers.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, handles invoicing and basic bookkeeping for a business.
  • Healthcare support worker, maths is required for medication and patient records.
  • Apprentice engineer, most engineering apprenticeships require a maths GCSE.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and cash handling.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with numeracy work.

What you could study next

  • A Level Mathematics, the next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 BTEC Applied Science or Engineering, many courses require a maths GCSE to enter.
  • Level 3 Business or Accounting qualification, opens routes into finance and business careers.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, an alternative maths qualification at the same level if you need a more flexible study route.
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