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GCSE Maths in Mansfield

Cost£500.00
Duration3 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

GCSE Maths in Mansfield. Classes run at Portland College, full-time during the day, and the course typically takes three months to complete.

You'll study number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry, probability, and statistics. These are the core topics that make up the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Maths qualification. The course covers both the foundation and higher content needed to sit the exam.

Before you start, you'll complete a BKSB diagnostic assessment so the right level is confirmed for you. You'll finish with a GCSE in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

Level 1/2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics (1MA1). GCSE subject criteria set out the knowledge, understanding, skills and assessment objectives common to all GCSE specifications in a given subject. They provide the framework within which awarding organisations create the detail of their specifications, so ensuring progression from key stage 3 national curriculum requirements and the possibilities for progression to A level.

Entry requirements

BKSB Diagnostic

What you will learn

  • You'll work with numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll solve algebraic equations and use formulae.
  • You'll apply ratio, proportion, and rates of change.
  • You'll interpret and construct graphs and charts.
  • You'll calculate areas, volumes, and angles using geometry.
  • You'll analyse data using statistics and probability.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills across all maths topics.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Portland College with a teacher leading your sessions. Learning is structured around the Pearson Edexcel specification. Assessment is by written exams at the end of the course. There is no coursework. You'll sit two or three exam papers covering different areas of the specification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Accounts assistant, handles basic financial records and invoicing.
  • Business administrator, supports office operations and reporting.
  • Healthcare support worker, meets numeracy requirements for clinical settings.
  • Apprentice engineer, GCSE maths is a common entry requirement.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and sales figures.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils including with numeracy tasks.

What you could study next

  • A Level Mathematics, the next step if you want to study maths at a higher level.
  • Level 3 BTEC Applied Science or Business, many courses require a GCSE in Maths as a condition of entry.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, an alternative maths qualification if you need more preparation before the GCSE exam.
  • Apprenticeships across engineering, finance, and healthcare, where GCSE Maths is a standard entry requirement.

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