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Free GCSE Maths in Carlisle

CostFREE
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE Maths in Carlisle. Classes run at Carlisle College on Tuesday or Thursday evenings, one three-hour session per week.

You'll need a Grade 2, 3, D, or E in GCSE Maths to join. The course runs over 20 weeks and covers number, algebra, ratio, graphs, geometry, and probability. You study at your own pace outside class through independent work.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed that learners who have achieved Grade 2/3 or D/E Grades in GCSE Maths

Entry requirements

Grade 2/3 or D/E Grade in GCSE Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, including calculations and numerical reasoning.
  • You'll study algebra, including equations and expressions.
  • You'll explore ratio, proportion, and rates of change.
  • You'll interpret and draw graphs.
  • You'll calculate shapes, area, and apply geometry and angles.
  • You'll analyse probability and statistics.
  • You'll develop problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.

How you will learn

Classes meet once a week on a Tuesday or Thursday evening, in a three-hour session at Carlisle College. You'll also complete independent study between sessions. Assessment is by three formal 90-minute exams at the end of the course: one non-calculator paper and two calculator papers.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Carlisle College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, many employers ask for a GCSE Maths pass at this level.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll and needs confident number skills.
  • Teaching assistant, schools often require GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above.
  • Apprentice in a trade, most apprenticeship programmes require GCSE Maths.
  • Healthcare support worker, NHS entry roles commonly ask for GCSE Maths.

What you could study next

  • A Level Maths or Level 3 Core Maths, for learners who want to go further with mathematics.
  • Level 3 qualifications in science, business, or health, many of which require GCSE Maths as an entry condition.
  • Higher or degree apprenticeships, which typically ask for GCSE Maths alongside other qualifications.
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