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GCSE Maths in Rossendale for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free GCSE Maths course in Rossendale. Classes run at Alder Grange School, full-time during the day.

You'll study number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry, probability, and statistics. The course covers the full Pearson Edexcel specification, preparing you for the graded exams at the end of the year.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone move on toing from GCSE with an interest in sport and physical education. You might be choosing it because you're headed for a career in the sports industry, though it will equip you with transferable skills such as teamwork, resilience and leadership that can be used in a wide range of careers. You'll need enthusiasm and a commitment to training and performing regularly in a chosen sport. A level PE combines well with subjects including physics, chemistry, biology and psychology.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, including 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 and measures, including shapes, angles, and space.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistics and data.
  • You'll calculate probability and understand chance and outcomes.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons at Alder Grange School. Assessment is by three written exams at the end of the course: one non-calculator paper and two calculator papers. There is no coursework. Your teacher will use practice papers and topic tests throughout the year to track your progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Alder Grange School 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.
  • Apprentice engineer, uses maths daily in technical and practical tasks.
  • Healthcare support worker, needs numeracy for medication and patient records.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and cash handling.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with maths in the classroom.
  • Construction trainee, applies measurement and calculation on site.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 A Level Mathematics, the next step for those wanting to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, an alternative maths qualification accepted by many employers and colleges.
  • BTEC Level 3 qualifications in science, business, or engineering, which often require a maths GCSE for entry.
  • Apprenticeships at Level 2 or Level 3, where a maths GCSE meets the entry requirement for many programmes.
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