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Free GCSE Maths in Gateshead

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE Maths course in Gateshead. Classes run at Gateshead College Baltic Campus, part-time during the day.

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. You'll take an initial assessment before you start, so the college can plan your learning at the right level. Over the year, you'll develop problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and the ability to apply maths to everyday situations. Topics include number, algebra, geometry, statistics, and calculator use.

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 solve problems using mathematical knowledge and skills.
  • You'll apply logic and reasoning to break down complex problems into steps.
  • You'll work with number, algebra, geometry, and statistics.
  • You'll use maths to tackle real-life situations and scenarios.
  • You'll learn to use a calculator effectively in problem-solving.
  • You'll develop confidence working at foundation level across the full range of GCSE maths topics.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Gateshead College Baltic Campus during the day. The course follows the AQA Modular Specification B at foundation level. Learning is structured around guided practice, problem-solving tasks, and worked examples. Assessment is through written examinations at the end of the course, in line with the GCSE format.

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.
  • Customer service advisor, works in retail, banking, or contact centres.
  • Healthcare support worker, assists clinical staff in hospitals or care settings.
  • Apprentice in construction or engineering, where maths is a core entry requirement.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, cash handling, and daily figures.
  • Administrative assistant, supports office teams with data and records.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, a recognised GCSE equivalent if you want a different assessment format.
  • Level 3 A Level Mathematics, for learners who want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 BTEC or vocational qualification in your chosen sector, where GCSE Maths is often an entry requirement.
  • Higher or degree-level study, where a GCSE in Maths is commonly required for admission.
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