Mathematics

Number, Algebra, Ratio, Proportion of Change, Geometry and Measures.

The course is 100% examination.

The GCSE is made up of 3 papers. Each paper lasts 1h 30 mins. Two of them are calculator papers. The other non-calculator.

Each paper makes up 33.3% of the final GCSE grade. The grades are 1 – 9.

GCSE maths has a foundation tier (Grades 1 - 5) and a Higher Tier (Grades 4 - 9).

Students have to take all 3 papers at the same tier. The mathematical demand tends to increase as the students progress through the paper.

Problem solving, thinking skills, independent work, discussion work, group work, working through examples.

Recommended Equipment 

A scientific calculator (there is no obligation to replace the old casio version with a new one), pencil, ruler, pair of compasses, protractor and rubber. We sell exam packs with all necessary equipment (excluding calculators)

Transferable skills that help with many jobs that you can learn by studying maths include analysis, creativity, initiative, logic, reasoning, independent working and resilience.

A GCSE in maths is often required for the majority of jobs – even the most basic.

A GCSE in maths is often required for the entry into the majority of post-16 courses.

It is now a government requirement that students who do not have a grade 4 in GCSE maths  continue studying towards a maths qualification post-16. Some universities are requesting a grade 5 as a pass.

Some universities will also request a grade 6 or higher for courses such as psychology and business as well as the more obvious maths based courses such as engineering and the sciences.

Maths can open doors to the following examples of careers:

Accounting

Biochemistry

Data analysis

Medicine

Engineering

Research

Manufacturing

Retail

and many more.