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GCSE Maths in Corsham 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 bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? Check which courses you can do free.

About this course

Free GCSE Maths course in Corsham. Classes run at The Corsham School, full-time during the day.

The course covers number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics. You'll build a solid understanding of maths and how it applies in everyday life. The course takes two years to complete.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics, awarded by Pearson Edexcel.

Who this course is for

Mathematics should provide a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. They should encourage students to develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards mathematics and to recognise the importance of mathematics in their own lives and to society. They should also provide a strong mathematical foundation for students who go on to study mathematics at a higher level post-16.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve algebraic equations and work with expressions and formulae.
  • You'll apply ratio and proportion to real problems.
  • You'll study geometry, including angles, shapes, and measurement.
  • You'll interpret and analyse data using statistics and probability.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all areas of maths.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at The Corsham School. Learning is delivered through teacher-led lessons, worked examples, and practice questions. Assessment is by two written non-calculator papers and one calculator paper, all sat at the end of the course. There is no coursework.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Corsham 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 management.
  • Customer service advisor, many employers ask for a maths qualification.
  • Apprentice in construction or engineering, entry often requires GCSE Maths.

What you could study next

  • A Level Mathematics, the natural next step if you want to study maths further.
  • Level 3 BTEC Applied Science or Engineering, both require a solid maths foundation.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, a stepping stone if you need more preparation before GCSE.
  • Higher or degree apprenticeships, most require GCSE Maths as a minimum entry requirement.

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