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GCSE Maths in Trowbridge for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free GCSE Maths in Trowbridge. Classes run at The John of Gaunt School, full-time during the day. The course is free for 16 to 19 year old students enrolled at the school.

You'll study Number, Algebra, Shape, and Handling Data. The course runs over one year. You sit two exams at the end: one non-calculator paper and one calculator paper. You choose either Foundation Tier or Higher Tier, depending on the grade you're aiming for.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel GCSE in Maths.

Who this course is for

The GCSE Mathematics course is Linear. This means that students gain the award by passing two papers: non-calculator and calculator. Students sit either Higher or Foundation Tier. Foundation Tier enables students to gain up to and including a grade C, whilst the Higher Tier is for C and above grades. Both tiers and exams cover topics on: Number; Algebra; Shape and Handling Data.

Entry requirements

Please refer to school website

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers, including fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios.
  • You'll solve algebraic equations and work with expressions and formulae.
  • You'll study shape, including geometry, angles, area, and volume.
  • You'll handle and interpret data, including charts, graphs, and statistics.
  • You'll practise both calculator and non-calculator methods.
  • You'll choose Foundation or Higher Tier to match your target grade.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons during the day. The course is assessed entirely by two written exams at the end of the year. One exam is non-calculator and one allows a calculator. Both exams cover all topic areas. There is no coursework.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The John of Gaunt School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, uses maths daily for financial records.
  • Data entry clerk, works with numbers and spreadsheets.
  • Retail supervisor, handles stock, pricing, and cash.
  • Apprentice engineer, maths is a common entry requirement.
  • Healthcare support worker, maths needed for drug calculations and records.
  • Construction labourer, measurements and quantities used on site.

What you could study next

  • A Level Maths, the natural next step if you achieve a strong GCSE grade and want to go further in maths or science.
  • Level 3 BTEC in a vocational subject, many courses list a GCSE Maths pass as an entry requirement.
  • Apprenticeship, a GCSE Maths qualification opens the door to a wide range of apprenticeship programmes.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, an alternative maths qualification recognised by many employers and colleges.
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