GCSE Maths

General information

This course is designed primarily for students who have already studied GCSE Maths, but wish to improve their grade to a C or higher. The majority of students will study at Foundation Tier.

Full specification information is available at the AQA website. Please visit the site and select "specification for exams until November 2013."

Course content

This AQA GCSE Mathematics course is a modular course. The modules for this course are:

• Module 1: Statistics and Number. One hour calculator exam (26.7%).
• Module 2: Number and Algebra. One hour 15 mins non-calculator exam (33.3%).
• Module 3: Geometry and Algebra. One hour 30 mins calculator exam (40%).

Both calculator skills and non-calculator skills are developed throughout the course. As a student in this course, you will experience new approaches to learning mathematics, including substantial e-learning opportunities. You will require a scientific calculator.

Teaching and assessment

Assessment will be by the written exams listed above under course content. There is no coursework component to this course.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs with three grades of D or higher and one grade of C or higher.

Applicants without a D grade or above in GCSE Maths will be screened prior to enrolment to ensure that they are allocated to a class studying at the appropriate level.

Progression

GCSE Maths allows progression to many level 3 qualifications or above and is a requirement for many degree courses and careers.

Dates and times

This course begins in September. The duration of this course is one year.