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Free GCSE Maths in Sheffield – The Sheffield College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-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, part-time during the day.

The course takes one year and fits around other commitments. You'll study number, algebra, ratio, geometry, probability, and statistics, covering the full range of topics in the GCSE Maths qualification. Pearson Edexcel sets and marks the exams.

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 numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve algebraic equations and work with expressions and formulae.
  • You'll interpret and plot graphs and functions.
  • You'll apply ratio, proportion, and rates of change.
  • You'll calculate with shapes, angles, area, and volume.
  • You'll analyse data using statistics and interpret probability.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all these areas.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons at The Sheffield College. The course is assessed by written exams at the end of the year. Pearson Edexcel sets three papers: one non-calculator and two calculator papers. There is no coursework component. Your teacher will prepare you through practice questions, worked examples, and topic-by-topic teaching throughout the year.

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, handles invoices and basic bookkeeping for a business.
  • Healthcare support worker, maths skills are needed for medication and measurements.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and cash handling.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with numeracy work.
  • Apprentice in construction or engineering, most programmes require a GCSE Maths pass.
  • Customer service advisor, uses data and figures in day-to-day work.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, if you want to consolidate numeracy skills in a more applied format.
  • A Level Maths, the natural next step for those aiming at university or technical careers.
  • BTEC or vocational Level 3 qualifications in science, business, or engineering, many of which require a GCSE Maths pass.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma, for adults aiming at university who need GCSE Maths as an entry requirement.
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