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Free GCSE Maths in Ripon

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

GCSE Maths in Ripon. Classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, part-time during the day over 30 weeks.

The course covers number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry, and statistics. You'll work through the full AQA specification at a manageable pace.

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 numbers, 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 interpret and analyse data using statistics and probability.
  • You'll use geometry and measures, including angles, area, and volume.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all areas of the specification.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Ripon Community House Ripon. Teaching covers all areas of the AQA specification. Assessment is by written exams at the end of the course. There are three papers: one non-calculator and two calculator papers. Your teacher will use practice questions and past papers to help you prepare.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Community House Ripon 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 and patient records.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and daily figures.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with numeracy in primary or secondary school.
  • Payroll administrator, processes wages and calculates deductions.
  • Apprentice in a trade, many apprenticeships require GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or above.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, useful if you want to consolidate skills before or alongside GCSE study.
  • Level 3 A Level Mathematics, the next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, opens routes into university for a range of subjects where maths is required.
  • Vocational Level 3 qualifications in business, health, or science, many of which expect a GCSE Maths pass.
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