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GCSE Maths in Tamworth 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

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About this course

Free GCSE Maths course in Tamworth. Classes run at Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form, full-time during the day.

The course covers the key topics in the AQA GCSE Maths qualification, including number, algebra, ratio, geometry, and statistics. You'll build a stronger understanding of mathematics across two years of study. The course is open to students who have not yet achieved a grade 4 at GCSE Maths.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

GCSE Mathematics is an essential requirement for a large number of careers and further education courses and this course allows students the opportunity to gain this qualification.

The course will focus on the key topics that will help students improve their grades and gain a greater understanding of mathematics. Our aim is to encourage students to develop confidence in mathematics and to remove barriers to learning, thereby acquiring a positive attitude towards mathematics. This qualification aims to help students to recognise the importance of mathematics in their own lives and to society. It also prepares students to make informed decisions about the use of technology, the management of money, further learning opportunities and career choices.

Entry requirements

All students who have not achieved a grade 4 at GCSE are required to complete this course as part of their studies.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll study algebra, including equations, graphs, and sequences.
  • You'll explore ratio, proportion, and rates of change.
  • You'll cover geometry and measures, including shapes, angles, and area.
  • You'll analyse probability and statistics, including data interpretation.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills applied across all topic areas.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom setting, full-time during the day. The AQA GCSE Maths qualification is assessed entirely by written exams at the end of the course. There are three papers: one non-calculator and two calculator papers. Each paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes long.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, supports financial record-keeping for a business.
  • Payroll administrator, processes staff wages and deductions.
  • Data entry clerk, inputs and checks numerical records.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and daily figures.
  • Customer service advisor, handles queries in finance or utilities.
  • Apprentice engineer, enters a technical trade with maths as a core requirement.

What you could study next

  • A Level Mathematics, the next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 BTEC Applied Science or Engineering, where strong maths is essential.
  • Higher or Degree Apprenticeship, many of which require a GCSE Maths pass at grade 4 or above.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, which can lead to university study in science, business, or health.
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