Course Outline
You will follow a one year course covering all aspects of the syllabus with three written exams in May/June. If you have just failed to achieve a grade 4, there will be an opportunity to re-sit the exams in November.
The three examinations are as follows:
Paper 1: A non-calculator paper testing all aspects of the syllabus, lasting 1 hour 30 minutes.
Paper 2: A calculator paper testing all aspects of the syllabus, lasting 1 hour 30 minutes.
Paper 3: A calculator paper testing all aspects of the syllabus, lasting 1 hour 30 minutes.
Methods of Teaching and Learning
The course is taught by well qualified and experienced staff. Teaching methods mostly involve whole-class teaching, with discussions and group work. You are expected to do a substantial amount of revision and practice outside the classroom.
Method of Assessment
This course is assessed by three written examinations in May/June.
Throughout the course, your progress is assessed and monitored by regular assignments and mock examinations.
Resources
The College Library is well stocked with Mathematics books, and you are encouraged to use IT resources as appropriate. You are expected to provide your own scientific calculators and geometry sets.
Progression
You are expected to improve from a grade 3 to a grade 4. A grade 4 opens up numerous opportunities e.g. university / apprenticeships, that may otherwise be closed. You may go on to study Level 3 Core Maths or higher tier GCSE Maths.
Charges
You are expected to purchase your own calculator and a geometry set.
