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Free GCSE Maths in Haywards Heath

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE Maths course in Haywards Heath. Classes run at Haywards Heath College, part-time during the day.

The course is designed for people who already have a grade 3 in GCSE Maths and want to improve it. You'll study number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics. Classes run over one year at a manageable pace, which works well if you have other commitments during the week. You'll practise the skills tested in the GCSE Maths exams, building on what you already know.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

This course is an opportunity to develop your skills in the use and application of mathematics. This will be an important step towards enhancing your employability and to support further study in a large range of subjects.

The course is specifically designed for people needing to improve their grade in GCSE mathematics. You will have opportunity to be placed in a learning environment which introduces you to the key skills needed in the exams. You will then be able to develop these skills over a longer period of time.

GCSE Mathematics covers number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry, statistics and probability. The new GCSE exam also has an enhanced emphasis on problem solving.

Entry requirements

You need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including a Grade 3 in GCSE Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve algebraic equations and work with expressions and formulae.
  • You'll apply ratio, proportion, and rates of change to real problems.
  • You'll study geometry, including shapes, angles, and measurement.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistics and probability.
  • You'll develop the exam technique needed for the GCSE Maths qualification.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Haywards Heath College. Teaching covers the full AQA GCSE Maths specification, with a focus on exam skills and applying maths to different types of questions. Assessment is by written 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. Haywards Heath College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with day-to-day figures.
  • Business administrator, handles data, records, and reporting.
  • Payroll administrator, processes wages and checks calculations.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and sales figures.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with numeracy work.
  • Apprentice, many apprenticeships ask for a GCSE Maths pass.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 A Level Mathematics, the next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Business or Science, many of these courses require a GCSE Maths pass.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship, a GCSE Maths certificate meets the entry requirement for a wide range of programmes.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, opens a route to university for adult learners.
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