Course description
GCSE Mathematics (Distance Learning)
How do I learn?
All of our GCSEs are studied entirely online with support from our GCSE coordinator and our specialist subject tutors.
You will be taught everything that you need to know to achieve 9 to 4 grades at GCSE through the learning materials, and your tutor will be on hand to support you over the phone, texts and via email. Throughout your studies you will be given access to the tailored learning materials, assessments and mock past papers which will be marked with feedback on how to improve, and how to achieve the highest grade possible in your exams.
Finding a centre and paying for it is your responsibility, but of course we are here to support you in arranging your exam.
The goal of you passing your GCSE with the highest grade possible is central to our learning materials, teaching, and feedback.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
There are no set entry requirements for this GCSE.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Courses based on this specification in mathematics should provide a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. They should encourage students to develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards, mathematics and to recognise the importance of mathematics in their own lives and to society. They should also provide a strong mathematical foundation for students who go on to study mathematics at a higher level post-16.
Courses based on this specification in mathematics should enable students to:
- develop fluent knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical methods and concepts
- acquire, select and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems
- reason mathematically, make deductions and inferences and draw conclusions
- comprehend, interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms appropriate to the information and context.
Students should be aware that mathematics can be used to develop models of real situations and that these models may be more or less effective depending on how the situation has been simplified and the assumptions that have been made. Students should also be able to recall, select and apply mathematical formulae.
Training Course Content
The course prepares you for AQA GCSE (9-1) Mathematics (8300) specification.
This GCSE is assessed through three written papers and these will be held every Summer . Resit opportunities will be available in November. The course is designed to prepare you for either the Foundation tier or Higher tier exams. The highest grade is a 9, the lowest grade is a 1. Foundation tier can achieve grades 5-1. Higher tier can achieve grades 9-4.
Study is based around 6 key areas:
- Number
- Algebra
- Ratio, proportion and rates of change
- Geometry and measures
- Probability
- Statistics
Course delivery details
Our GCSEs are delivered completely online. This means that you can study when it suits you, your family and your job. With our learning materials and your own personal tutor, you will have the one-to-one support and guidance that you need to succeed when studying a GCSE online.
Continuing Studies
Studying a GCSE or IGCSE gives you the opportunity to get the qualifications that you need to progress your career and your educational aspirations.
GCSEs open doors for every learner. Whether you decide to use it to gain entry to university or not, it will improve your career prospects. You will deepen your knowledge, your skills, and your understanding of the subject and studying online teaches you skills that will make you standout. From organisational skills and time management, to increased confidence in your abilities – you will be capable of things you hadn't previously thought possible.