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Free GCSE Maths in Horncastle

CostFREE
Duration7 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE Maths in Horncastle. Classes run at Horncastle College on one evening a week, so you can fit study around work or other commitments.

The course runs over around 7 months part-time. You'll cover number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry, and statistics. The entry requirement is a grade 3 at GCSE Maths, or ESOL Level 2 in reading and speaking and listening. Adult learners take a short test at enrolment to confirm the right starting point.

A grade 4 or above is widely accepted by employers and universities as the standard benchmark. You'll finish with a GCSE in Maths.

Who this course is for

GCSE Maths is one of the most important qualifications for life in the modern world. Many jobs and courses are only open to those with a grade C (New GCSE grade 4) . Most universities expect a grade C (New GCSE grade 4) for almost all subjects, whilst Mathematical, Scientific and Engineering subjects need higher grades.

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths is a key qualification and is suitable for those learners who hold a grade 3 in their GCSE (Old GCSE Grade D) or ESOL learners who have achieved ESOL Level 2 in reading and speaking and listening. To study this course you will need to be able to cope with the regular commitment of a once a week class and capable of some independent study. If you're an Adult learner you will need to undertake a test to check your ability.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve problems using algebra and equations.
  • You'll apply ratio, proportion, and rates of change.
  • You'll study geometry and measures, including shapes, angles, and area.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistics and probability.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all topic areas.

How you will learn

You'll attend one evening class per week at Horncastle College. Teaching is classroom based, with a mix of worked examples, practice questions, and group problem-solving. The AQA GCSE in Mathematics is assessed by written exams at the end of the course. There is no coursework. Some independent study between sessions is expected.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Horncastle College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, handles basic financial records and invoicing.
  • Teaching assistant, supports classroom learning in schools.
  • Apprentice engineer, enters technical training programmes requiring maths.
  • Healthcare support worker, meets numeracy requirements for NHS roles.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and cash handling.
  • Business administrator, works across office and operations functions.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, useful if you want to consolidate numeracy skills at a similar level.
  • A Level Maths, the next step if you achieve a strong GCSE grade and want to study maths further.
  • BTEC Level 3 qualifications in science, engineering, or business, many of which require a GCSE Maths pass.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, which often lists GCSE Maths as an entry requirement.
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