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Free GCSE Maths Course in Cambridge

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

Free GCSE Maths Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, part-time during the day.

You'll study over one year, covering number, algebra, ratio, geometry, and statistics. The course focuses on foundation-level content, building the skills you need for work, everyday life, and further study. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll complete an initial assessment before you start, so the college can confirm the right level for you.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

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 develop skills in number, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll work with algebra, including equations and expressions.
  • You'll apply ratio and proportion to real calculations.
  • You'll study geometry and measures, including shapes, angles, and space.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistics and probability.
  • You'll practise problem-solving across all areas of the foundation syllabus.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Cambridge Regional College during the day. Teaching focuses on foundation paper content across all topic areas. Assessment is by written examinations at the end of the course. These are set and marked by WJEC. Your 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 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.
  • Business administrator, a maths qualification supports day-to-day financial tasks.
  • Healthcare support worker, numeracy is required for medication and record-keeping.
  • Retail supervisor, stock control and cash handling need solid maths skills.
  • Teaching assistant, schools often require GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, a stepping stone if you want to consolidate before retaking.
  • Level 3 A Level Mathematics, for learners who achieve a strong grade and want to go further.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, many courses require GCSE Maths as an entry condition.
  • Vocational Level 3 qualifications in business, health, or science, which often list GCSE Maths as a requirement.
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