Mathematics (AQA GCSE Level 2)

Course Overview

The College runs the AQA GCSE Modular Mathematics course. This course gives candidates the opportunity to take exams in three smaller chunks rather than one big exam at the end of the course. GCSE Maths is taken as one of two tiers (levels) enabling learners to achieve grades G to C on Foundation, and D to A* on Higher.

Entry Requirements

We run the GCSE Mathematics course over a year, which means the pace of lessons is quite high. For this reason we have the following requirements for entry onto the course:

Candidates wishing to study the Foundation course will either be asked to take an assessment prior to starting the course, or must have already achieved a D grade in the subject. If you do not meet the entry requirements, but have other relevant qualifications or experience your application will be considered independently.

If you wish to study the Higher course we ask that you are already in possession of a C grade at GCSE. Again, if you have other relevant qualifications or experience your application may still be accepted.

College policy is to recruit with integrity, so if you do not have the entry requirements or you have other relevant qualifications your application will be considered independently. All applicants undertake initial diagnostic tests and a personal interview before being accepted on the course.

Duration

32 Weeks

Course Contents

For both levels of the GCSE Mathematics course, lessons will be taught in a classroom environment with the group then being allowed time to practice what they have learned. All electronic teaching materials will be made available to learners on the internet via the College website.

Assessment

The course is split into 3 units:

Unit 1 - Statistics and Number - This unit is worth 27% of the final grade, and the exam is taken in November

Unit 2 - Number and Algebra - This unit is worth 33% of the final grade, and the exam is taken in March

Unit 3 - Geometry and Algebra - This unit is worth 40% of the final grade, and the exam is taken in June

Progression Route

Completion of the Foundation level GCSE at grade C will enable learners to advance onto the Higher level GCSE the following year, which will allow them to gain a grade up to an A*. Attainment of a grade C at either level is often a requirement for entry onto higher level College or University courses. Job prospects are also greatly improved upon gaining a grade C.

Contact

For information on courses and fees please contact Student Services:
01909 504500
Contact@nnc.ac.uk

North Nottinghamshire College
Carlton Road
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S81 7HP

Reception Telephone (01909) 504504
Reception Fax (01909) 504505

The College is an Equal Opportunities organisation. The College offers courses in good faith but reserves the right to re-arrange or close them if they are not financially viable or for other reasons beyond the College's control.

Depending upon your course and personal circumstances, you may not have to pay all your fees. For more information click on the link Fees Page or phone the Student Services helpline on 01909 504500.

1st Step

COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM

You can get an application form by:
Clicking here to download

2nd Step

RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM

Return your completed application form
either by:
Calling into College
or emailing the form to contact@nnc.ac.uk

Post to:
Student Services
FREEPOST SF1007
North Nottinghamshire College
Carlton Road
Worksop
S81 7BR

3rd Step

INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW

You will be invited to attend College for a pre-course interview, which will include a guided tour of College and its grounds, assessment tests in literacy, numeracy and learning styles and an interview with a course tutor from your chosen subject area.

4th Step

CONFIRMATION

Subject to a successful pre-course interview you will be offered a place on a course suitable for your abilities in the area of your choice. Sometimes these are subject to conditions such as exam grades.
Further information relating to enrolment, induction and pre-course meeting, will be posted out to you before the start of your course.