Maths GCSE

Exam Board: Edexcel Fast Track: N/A Daytime: Cheltenham and RFD Evening: Cheltenham and Gloucester Exams: Unit 1 non calculator 1¾ hours 50% Unit 2 calculator 1¾ hours 50% Where will this qualification take me? With successful completion of 5 x GCSEs at Grade A* to C including English Language and Maths you will be entitled to progress onto an AS programme. What will I be doing on the course? Students cover the Foundation level GCSE so that grades up to C are available. Higher Level is also available to obtain grades A* to D, which is necessary for any students wishing to take Level 3 science. The course is divided into four assessment objectives: - Numbers ~ fractions, decimals, percentages - Algebra ~ graphs, inequalities, equations - Shape, Space and Measure: geometry, Pythagoras theorem, trigonometry, transformations, metric and imperial units - Handling Data: questionnaires, histograms, cumulative frequency, mean, median, mode, probability. Student quotes: “I hated maths at school it is much better now, it makes more sense.”

For full time students the course will form part of a larger programme of study which consists of timetabled sessions, enrichment activities, work experience and private study time. To achieve this a student will normally be asked to select from columns of the 6th Form matrix in each year of study. If a student falls below this programme requirement they may be classed as part time by some external agencies and may be required to pay fees for their tuition and/or exams. Please check with the tutor at interview that the subjects you have selected form a full-time programme. Every full time 6th Form student will have a personal tutor and will study a tutorial programme. The tutor will be responsible for the pastoral care of the student and for the tracking and monitoring of their progress on the course. This subject can be selected on its own for part time study for which tuition fees may be payable (please consult Student Services for fee concessions). Part time students may also be required to pay exam fees. You may have the opportunity to go on trips during the year. A small charge will be payable for these visits.

Students should already have achieved 5 GCSE's at grade D or above including English language and Maths, and show an interest in the subject, or have been accepted on to the Step-up course at RFD

Progression from GCSEs will normally be to AS Level (or equivalent vocational course) or to employment. Progression from AS Level will normally be to A2, and then on to employment or Higher Education

96.4% GCSE pass rate in June 2012 with over 40% A* - C in English and Maths

Georgie GCSE Maths Georgie, 16 previously went to John Kyle High School but needed a grade in GCSE Maths to be able to continue with her plans to become a teacher. She chose to come to Gloucestershire College as it offered her the chance to complete this qualification in an easy and accessible way. “The teachers have been really helpful to me which has made the subject much easier to learn. I have also been able to study Photography whilst completing my Maths GCSE, as I chose to add an optional short course. This has been great and I am really glad this choice was available to me.”

Please contact the College on 0845 155 2020 for further details