This course is designed to enable you to:

Consolidate your understanding of maths

Be confident in the use of maths

Take responsibility for the planning and execution of your work

Develop an ability to think and reason mathematically

Realise the application of maths in the world around you

Is it for me?

The course suits those who have studied GCSE Mathematics before and wish to improve their grade or those who want to learn about Mathematics and how it is used. Assessment is exam based.

What’s involved?

·      You will be introduced to a number of statistical techniques and the use of probability.

·      The development of number and algebra skills. Where appropriate, these skills will be assessed within contexts relevant to everyday life.

·      You will also consider the more traditional areas of maths: number, algebra, geometry, shape, space and measures.

Examination will be by means of an examination in June.

Entry Requirements:

GCSE Maths grade D.

Which courses go well with this?

This course can be combined with AS Level subjects or other Level 2 courses.

Progression:

Grade C or above in GCSE Mathematics will help to open many doors to courses in Higher Education and future careers.