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GCSE Maths in Burton-on-Trent for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? Check which courses you can do free.

About this course

Free GCSE Maths course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Paget High School, Business and Enterprise College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the six core areas of maths: Number, Algebra, Geometry and Measures, Statistics, Ratio and Proportion, and Probability. You study over two years and sit written exams in November or June. There is no coursework.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

The six areas of Mathematics:

  • Number
  • Algebra
  • Geometry and Measures
  • Statistics
  • Ratio, Proportion and Rates of Change
  • Probability

Many more career paths are open to those candidates who are able to offer at least the minimum required grade in Mathematics. It is also a necessary requirement for those wanting to progress to university.

Entry requirements

  • Written examinations take place in November or June.
  • There is no coursework involved.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers, including calculations, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve algebraic equations and work with expressions and formulae.
  • You'll apply geometry and measures to shapes, angles, and space.
  • You'll interpret and analyse data using statistics.
  • You'll solve problems involving ratio, proportion, and rates of change.
  • You'll calculate probability and understand chance and likelihood.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom with timetabled daytime sessions over two years. Assessment is by written examinations only, taken in November or June. There is no coursework. AQA sets and marks the exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Paget High School, Business and Enterprise College 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.
  • Payroll administrator, processes wages and deductions for employees.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and daily sales figures.
  • Healthcare support worker, uses numeracy in patient care and record-keeping.
  • Apprentice engineer, applies maths to technical and practical tasks.
  • Construction operative, uses measurement and calculation on site.

What you could study next

  • A Levels or Level 3 BTEC, for learners wanting to progress to university or higher-level study.
  • Level 3 T Level, a technical qualification combining study with industry placement.
  • Higher apprenticeship, combining work with further study at Level 4 or above.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, an alternative maths qualification recognised by many employers.

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