Vocational qualification

In Pontefract

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Pontefract

GCSE Modular Maths is a stimulating and challenging course that can be completed within one year. The course is broken down into five separate modules, although the content is the same as the GCSE Mathematics course in schools.

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Location

Start date

Pontefract (West Yorkshire)
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Park Lane, WF8 4QR

Start date

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About this course

A minimum of 22 points achieved from your best 6 GCSE results. A* = 8 points, A = 7, B = 6, C = 5, d = 4, E = 3, F = 2, G = 1. (Half GCSEs = half points)

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Course programme



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Why should I study Maths?
GCSE Modular Maths is a stimulating and challenging course that can be completed within one year. The course is broken down into five separate modules, although the content is the same as the GCSE Mathematics course in schools.

What will I study?
Module 1

Handling Data

Including topics such as:
  • Surveys
  • Scatter Graphs
  • Cumulative Frequency Diagrams
  • Probability
  • Averages


Module 2
Number

Including topics such as:

Negative Numbers
  • Percentages
  • Square Roots
  • Fractions & Decimals
  • Standard Form
  • Estimation


Module 4
Course work Number and Algebra)

Module 5
Algebra and Shape & Space

Including topics such as:
  • Expanding brackets
  • Using formulae
  • Trial & Improvement
  • Graph Plotting
  • Transformations
  • Volume & Area
  • Angles
  • Factorising
  • Indices
  • Equations
  • Inequalities
  • Sequences
  • Pythagoras


What skills do I need?
  • Recall and use of mathematical facts and techniques
  • Ability to apply mathematics to real life contexts
  • Efficient use of a calculator


How will I be taught?
The classes will be taught usually by one or two teachers using a variety of methods. Some computer facilities are available both in class and on the College network.

How is the course assessed?
This depends on the grade you got in your GCSE at your last attempt.

If you got a grade E or below, you will join our 1-year GCSE groups and the three module examinations will take place in November, March and June.

Students that achieved grade D at GCSE will resit all three modules in November and will not need to continue lessons beyond January if they do get grade C.

What will this course prepare me for?
A 'C' grade in GCSE Mathematics is expected for most university courses, especially for primary teaching. It is useful to have on any CV as many employers will require it.

Private Study
As an approximate guideline AS subjects require 3-4 hrs of independent study each; A2 subjects 4-5 hrs each and GCSE subjects 2 hrs each.

What materials will I need to purchase?
Students are expected to have basic mathematical equipment and their own scientific calculator.

Maths

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