Free GCSE Maths Course in Huntingdon

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body

About this course

Free GCSE Maths Course in Huntingdon. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus, part-time during the day, one day a week over a year.

The course is only open to learners who do not already hold a grade 4 or above. You'll take an initial assessment before you start, so the college can confirm the right level for you. Topics include number, fractions, decimals, percentages, algebra, ratio, geometry, and statistics, all taught at foundation level to build toward a grade 4 or 5.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics, awarded by WJEC.

Who this course is for

September and January Starts Apply for more details.

The course is only available if learners do not have grade A,B,C or 4 and above.

The GCSE course focusses on providing the skills to enable you to build confidence in your ability to function mathematically in employment, daily life and progress onto further study in maths. Sessions will focus on foundation paper content and therefore provide the underpinning theory for a grade 4/5. Areas of maths covered by the course include number (including algebra), geometry, ratio, probability and statistics. All courses are offered as a 3-hour lesson once a week for one academic year. Options are available in the day and evening.

1:1 tutorials will also be part of the course. During these individual meetings your tutor will discuss progress and agree personal targets with you, to ensure both a successful completion of the qualification as well as meaningful academic or job progression.

Regular attendance to lessons as well as completion of homework are essential to ensure that you are ready for your external exams and gain your qualification by the end of the course at the latest. We monitor attendance closely.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for these qualifications but prior to enrolment all applicants will be required to complete an initial assessment to determine their current skill level before enrolling on the course. The results of the initial assessment will be used to inform the level of qualification for which you will be entered.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve problems using ratio and proportion.
  • You'll apply algebra to find unknowns and describe patterns.
  • You'll interpret and construct charts, graphs, and statistical data.
  • You'll use geometry and measures, including area, volume, and angles.
  • You'll develop the maths skills needed for everyday life and work.
  • You'll practise exam technique for the foundation tier GCSE papers.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at the Huntingdon Campus, following the WJEC foundation tier syllabus. Learning is through teacher-led lessons, worked examples, and practice questions. Assessment is by written exams at the end of the course. There is no coursework component. The initial assessment at enrolment helps the college plan your learning from the right starting point.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, many employers ask for a maths GCSE at grade 4 or above.
  • Apprentice engineer, entry requirements typically include a maths GCSE.
  • Healthcare support worker, NHS roles often require a maths GCSE.
  • Teaching assistant, schools usually ask for maths and English at grade 4 or above.
  • Retail supervisor, stock and cash-handling roles value a maths qualification.
  • Business administrator, office roles frequently list a maths GCSE as a requirement.

What you could study next

  • A Level Maths or AS Level Maths, for learners who achieve a strong grade and want to go further in mathematics.
  • Level 3 BTEC or A Level in a related subject such as science, business, or engineering, where a maths GCSE is often an entry requirement.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, if you want a more applied route and did not achieve grade 4 at this sitting.

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