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Free GCSE Maths in Northallerton – Northallerton Adult Education – Daytime

CostFREE
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE Maths in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, part-time during the day over 30 weeks.

The course covers number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry, and statistics. You'll sit the AQA GCSE Maths exam at the end. The course is for adults aged 19 or over who do not already hold a grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and who currently, do not hold a Grade C or Level 4 or above GCSE Maths qualification

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve algebraic equations and use formulae.
  • You'll apply ratio, proportion, and rates of change.
  • You'll study geometry, including shapes, angles, and measurements.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistics and probability.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills using maths in everyday contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Northallerton Adult Education. Teaching covers each topic area of the AQA specification. You'll practise exam-style questions throughout the course to build familiarity with the format. Assessment is by written exams at the end of the course: one non-calculator paper and two calculator papers.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education 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.
  • Healthcare support worker, maths skills support medication calculations and record-keeping.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with numeracy in primary or secondary schools.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and cash handling.
  • Construction operative, uses measurement and calculation on site.
  • Business administrator, prepares reports and works with data.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, useful if you want to consolidate skills before or alongside GCSE study.
  • A Level Maths, the next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 qualifications in accounting, engineering, or science, many of which require a GCSE Maths pass.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, which builds directly on the numeracy skills you develop in this course.
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