Maths GCSE Part-Time

Course Overview
Improve your Maths skills and acquire a qualification asked for by employers or needed for entry onto other courses, especially Higher Education.

Course Structure
This is a part-time programme delivered over one year once a week on a Wednesday afternoon or Thursday evening.

The following topics will be covered:

• Number
• Shape and space
• Statistics
• Algebra

Qualification Aims
GCSE Maths is frequently asked for by employers and is often a necessity for entry into other educational courses.

Assessments/Examinations
Regular internal assignments will be set.

During November there will be an internal assignment to consider students- suitability for the rest of the course. At this stage you will be given the opportunity to enter/transfer to an adult numeracy qualification should you so choose.

There is no coursework. Assessment is by 2 exams at the end of the course; each paper is 1½ hours(Foundation) or 1¾ hours (Higher) with 50% of total marks for each.

Foundation Tier offers grades up to C.
Higher Tier offers grades up to A*.
Tier of entry is decided towards end of Term 1.

Cost / Equipment
Tuition fee for students 19 or over at the start of the course, including exam fee:£188

You will need stationery, folder, pen, pencil, geometric instruments and a standard scientific calculator.You will also be required to purchase a recommended textbook. Full details will be given at the start of the course.

Free tuition is available to those aged 16-18 or who are in receipt of certain means tested benefits orto their un-waged dependants. If you are not on benefits but find it difficult to pay any course related costs because of financial hardship, we may also be able to help.

Start Date
Afternoon class: September 2010 1.30-3.45pm
Evening class: September 2010 6.15-8.30pm