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Free GCSE Maths in Sheffield – The Sheffield College – Daytime

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE Maths Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, full-time during the day.

You'll study number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics over one year. The course covers the full Pearson Edexcel GCSE Maths specification. You'll sit written exams at the end of the year.

You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll work with number, including 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 study geometry and measures, including angles, area, and volume.
  • You'll interpret and analyse statistics and data.
  • You'll calculate probability and understand how to express likelihood.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all areas of the specification.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons at The Sheffield College. Teaching covers all areas of the Pearson Edexcel specification. Assessment is by three written exams at the end of the course: one non-calculator paper and two calculator papers. There is no coursework. Your progress will be tracked throughout the year to help you prepare for the final exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, uses maths daily to process financial records.
  • Business administrator, handles data, budgets, and reporting at work.
  • Healthcare support worker, needs numeracy for patient care and records.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, sales figures, and cash handling.
  • Apprentice in any trade, most apprenticeships require GCSE Maths grade 4 or above.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with maths in the classroom.

What you could study next

  • A Level Mathematics, the natural next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Applied Science or Business, many Level 3 courses ask for GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above.
  • Higher or Degree Apprenticeship, a GCSE Maths pass opens the door to a wide range of apprenticeship programmes.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, if you're aiming for university, this qualification often requires GCSE Maths alongside it.
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