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COURSES AVAILABLE |
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GCSE Foundation Level, GCSE Higher, Functional Skills, Levels 1 and 2
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: |
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GCSE Higher level: Grade C in Maths at GCSE
GCSE Foundation level: Grade D in Maths at GCSE
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HOW THE COURSES ARE ASSESSED: |
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GCSE Foundation: This is a modular course and exams will be taken in November, March and June.
GCSE Higher: This is a linear course and exams will be taken in June
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EXAM BOARD: |
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Edexcel |
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WHERE DOES IT LEAD? |
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Whatever job you go for, a maths qualification very clearly demonstrates that you are willing to face a difficult challenge and stick with it. It shows employers and universities that you have powers of analysis, reasoning and problem solving that other candidates may not be able to offer.
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OTHER INFORMATION |
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Downloadable leaflet (pdf) |
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ENQUIRIES |
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Jenny Soulby
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Mathematics qualifications improve your chances of employment considerably – most jobs include some degree of measurement, money handling and mental arithmetic and a large number of jobs will require some use of skills such as percentages.
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Topics covered |
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GCSE |
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Handling Data
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Number
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Algebra
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Shape, Space and Measure
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FUNCTIONAL SKILLS LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2 |
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Using maths to solve problems
- Analysing situations
mathematically
- Interpreting solutions to problems
using mathematics
- Develop skills in number,
geometry and statistics
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