GCSE Maths

This course offers a traditional linear route to Edexcel's GCSE in Mathematics.
The course is aimed at those students who wish to re-sit GCSE Mathematics in order to achieve a higher grade. It is also aimed at mature students who have some basic knowledge of maths and who wish to obtain qualification in the subject.
The course covers the GCSE syllabus for Mathematics Foundation set by Edexcel and includes the following topics:
Integers, fractions, decimals and percentages
Index notation
Ratio and proportion
Algebra
Formulae and expressions
Equations
Linear and quadratic graphs
Inequalities
Angles
Shape and transformations
Measure
Pythagoras
Collecting, organising and presenting data
Averages and range
Probability

Entry Requirements:

No interview required

Grade D at GCSE Maths.

Assessment:

Assessment will be carried out as follows:

Students follow a 36 week programme consisting of formal class teaching, groupwork, active learning methods, discussion, problem solving, use of ICT and regular homework.

Candidates undertake two written papers as follows:
Paper 1 (non-calculator) 1.5 hours
Paper 2 (with calculator) 1.5 hours

Locations:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW

Duration:

24 Weeks

Start times:

03/01/2012

• King's Lynn Campus: Thursday 18:30-20:30;

How to Apply:

Please fill in the online enquiry form

Course Costs:

Course Fee: £0

Discounted Fee: £0

If you do not already have a grade C or higher in GCSE Maths, you will not have to pay tuition fees for this course.

All students will need to purchase a standard scientific calculator (approx £8) and the Edexcel textbook GCSE Mathematics Foundation Tier Linear Course published by Pearson ISBN 1-903-13390-4 (approx £18).