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GCSE Maths for Adults at Accrington & Rossendale College (Evening)

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Level 2
Part-Time
ASFMP201 (2026/2027)
08/09/2026
Format
08/06/2027
Format
Tuesday - 6pm till 9pm
Accrington & Rossendale College - Accrington & Rossendale College, Broad Oak Campus, Broad Oak Road, Accrington, BB5 2AS
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Course Information

Course Information
This course is centred on GCSE Mathematics - WJEC Eduqas specification. You will attend 1 x 3 hour lesson per week over 33 weeks. The course starts in September and finishes with 2 x final examinations in May/June. The course is designed to enable you to develop a strong mathematical foundation and problem-solving skills. The subject content includes:
- Number
- Algebra
- Ratio, proportion and rates of change
- Geometry and measures
- Probability
- Statistics
This course enables learners 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.

This course in GCSE in Mathematics places problem solving at the heart of mathematics learning, which helps learners tackle everyday mathematical problems whilst studying and after obtaining the qualification. It encourages the teaching of links between different areas of the curriculum by targeting questions that cover the content from different subject areas within mathematics.
You will attend 1 x 3 hour lesson per week for the duration of the programme. In addition to this, you will be required to complete weekly independent learning.
Entry to the course is dependent on passing a screening assessment which takes place at interview prior to enrolment. No prior qualifications are necessary. The screening assessment is designed to give us an indication of your current numeracy levels so that we can identify the best qualification route and class for you. The screening assessment/enrolment process can take up to 1.5 hours.
You will complete regular formative assessments in class to assess your knowledge, skills and understanding as the course progresses. You will receive regular feedback from your teacher to enable you to understand your specific strengths and areas for development, in addition to personalised targets for you to focus on. You will also be required to complete mock exams in the build up to your final summative exams.
There is no formal course work within this programme. You will be required to complete regular independent learning, in-class assessments and mock examinations. You will have 2 x final summative examinations which take place in May/June.
There may be fees for this course if you have previously studied GCSE Maths and achieved a Grade 4 or C and above.
English and maths are highly valuable gateway qualifications that can support you to progress into a wide range of further education courses and employment.
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I am aged 19+ (on 31/08/2024) and do not have GCSE English or Maths Grade 4/C
£0.00
I am aged 19+ (on 31/08/2024) and do not have GCSE English or Maths Grade 4/C
£0.00
I am aged 19-24 (on the 31st August) and have a EHCP
£0.00
I am aged under 19 (on the 31st August)
£0.00