Part Time GCSE Mathematics

GCSE Mathematics
Course Length: 1 Year
Site: Broadwater Campus
Attendance: Part Time
Course Code: DFGMAA

Day : Time : Start
Thursday 09:30-12:30 07-Sep-2009
ABC
(Fee per year)

A-Full fee,
B-Discounted fee for full payment at time of enrolment,
C-Concessionary fee for people in receipt of specified benefits

The Course
This course has been designed for students over the age of sixteen who wish to obtain a GCSE qualification in Mathematics. Students will be entered for syllabus 3301 SPEC.A intermediate tier, set by the AQA, at intermediate level where grades B to E are obtainable.

A two-year course will again be available this year. At the end of the second year, students will be entered for either the higher or intermediate tier examinations. At the end of year 1, the students may choose to take Key Skills Number qualification at Level 2.

The course will use the textbook "GCSE in a Year - Mathematics" edition by Roger Porkness published by Hodder and Stoughton. It is essential that students purchase this book. There are also self-study units available in the College which can be used to supplement classwork. All students will be expected to have a scientific calculator and its use will be explained in the lectures. The Casio FX82 series meets all the requirements of this course.

Course Content
The course is made up of five main categories:

1. Number Decimals; fractions; percentages; ratios; significant figures; indices; standard form.

2. Algebra Sequences; graphs; equations; formulae.

3. Shape, Space and Measure Mensuration; geometry; trigonometry; transformations.

4. Handling Data Obtaining, analysing and displaying data; averages; cumulative frequency; probability; correlation.

5. Using and Applying Mathematics Practical tasks and real life problems.

Assessment/Exams
Two papers, each two hours in length. Both papers test the subject content across the full range of grades available.

Paper 1: non-calculator = 40%

Paper 2: with calculator = 40%

Two pieces of coursework = 20% Set and marked by the examining board.

Entry Requirements
All applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Entry does not depend on specific subjects or grades but applicants must have completed secondary school education and have a reasonable level of competence in the use of English language.

Other Costs
Examination fees Calculator and Books

What Past Students Say
"Mathematics is an important subject which I never thought I would pass but I have - great!"

Applications
Complete the application form obtainable from the College and send it to:

Admissions Office
Northbrook College
Freepost 975
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU

Further Details
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