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Free GCSE Maths in Gateshead – Gateshead College Baltic Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

GCSE Maths in Gateshead. Evening classes run at Gateshead College Baltic Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old, or if you're an adult without a grade 4 or above in maths.

Over one year, you'll cover number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics. You'll also practise using maths to solve real problems and learn to use a calculator effectively. No formal qualifications are needed. You'll take an initial assessment before you start, so the college can plan your learning.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

This course will guide you through basic maths skills. While studying GCSE mathematics you will be expected to:

Use mathematical knowledge and skills to solve problems; Use logic and reason to help solve problems; Break down problems into small steps; Use the mathematics that you learn to solve problems that might occur in real life; Learn how to use a calculator to good effect. The course follows the AQA Modular Specification B at foundation level. GCSE Mathematics covers a wide range of basic mathematical knowledge and skills grouped into four areas: Number and Algebra; Shape, Space and Measure; Data Handling; Using and Applying Mathematics.

The qualification you will receive is a GCSE Mathematics. GCSE Mathematics is an important foundation for many other courses. A lot of jobs and careers ask for GCSE Mathematics (usually grade C) including teaching, engineering, computing, architecture and medicine.

Entry requirements

No formal qualifications but you'll need to take an initial assessment

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in number, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll work with algebra to form and solve equations.
  • You'll study ratio, proportion, and rates of change.
  • You'll explore geometry and measures, including shapes and angles.
  • You'll interpret data using probability and statistics.
  • You'll apply maths to solve problems you might face in everyday life.
  • You'll learn to use a calculator accurately and efficiently.
  • You'll practise breaking complex problems into smaller, manageable steps.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Gateshead College Baltic Campus. The course follows the Pearson Edexcel GCSE specification. Assessment is by written examinations at the end of the course. There is no coursework component. Your teacher will set practice work throughout the year to prepare you for the exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Gateshead College Baltic Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices and basic bookkeeping for a business.
  • Healthcare support worker, many NHS roles require a maths qualification at this level.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary school classrooms.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, cash handling, and sales figures.
  • Payroll administrator, processes employee pay and deductions for an employer.
  • Apprentice in construction or engineering, most apprenticeships require GCSE Maths.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, a recognised alternative if you want to revisit the qualification in a different format.
  • A Level Maths, the natural next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • BTEC or vocational Level 3 qualifications in science, business, or engineering, many of which require GCSE Maths as an entry requirement.
  • Higher or degree apprenticeships, where GCSE Maths is a standard entry condition.
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