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Free GCSE Maths in Cambridge

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE Maths course in Cambridge. Classes run at Coleridge Community College, part-time during the day.

The course runs over nine months and is taught at Foundation Tier. You'll study number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics. The aim is to reach grade 4 or 5, which is the standard employers and colleges look for. You should have Functional Skills Maths Level 2, or a GCSE grade D (or equivalent), before you start.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics, awarded by Pearson Edexcel.

Who this course is for

Do you need to update your CV? Did you not achieve your Maths qualification through school? Are you 19 years old or over? The one-year Maths GCSE course will be taught at Foundation Tier - the funding is given to enable you to gain a grade 4 or 5, within one academic year, (equivalent to the old C grade).

Entry requirements

You should have studied Mathematics to Functional Skills Level 2 or have a recent GCSE Grade D (or equivalent).

Please speak to the office if you have O-levels / CSEs or qualifications from outside the UK. You are required to complete an initial assessment / screening of maths levels prior to enrolment on the course - please telephone the office on 01223 712340 to make an appointment.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve problems using ratio and proportion.
  • You'll study algebra, including equations and graphs.
  • You'll explore geometry, including angles, shapes, and measures.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistics and data.
  • You'll apply probability to real calculations.
  • You'll practise exam technique for Foundation Tier papers.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions during the day at Coleridge Community College. Learning is through teacher-led lessons, worked examples, and practice questions. Assessment is by written exams at the end of the course. The Pearson Edexcel GCSE in Mathematics is assessed through three exam papers: one non-calculator and two calculator papers.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, many employers ask for GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above.
  • Teaching assistant, schools often require a maths GCSE as a minimum.
  • Healthcare support worker, NHS roles frequently list GCSE Maths as a requirement.
  • Payroll administrator, runs payroll calculations for a small employer.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, cash, and sales figures day to day.
  • Apprentice in a trade, most apprenticeship programmes require GCSE Maths.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, a recognised alternative if you want to consolidate before progressing further.
  • A-level Mathematics, the natural next step if you achieve a strong grade and want to go further in maths.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, opens the door to university for adults without traditional qualifications.
  • Level 3 vocational qualifications in business, health, or science, many of which require GCSE Maths as an entry condition.
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