GCSE Maths

GCSE Maths Course Overview

The GCSE Maths course will improve your logical thought processes and attention to detail. You'll gain confidence in using Maths to tackle problems at work and everyday life and you'll gain an insight into principles that govern our world and develop your ability to think strategically.

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Qualification

GCSE in Mathematics

Support and benefits

• Flexible terms times
• Stepped learning approach
• Learning materials included in the price of the course
• Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
• Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library

GCSE Maths Course Code

G34

ICS Support Period

12 months

Technical Requirements and Fees

• Access to a computer with internet and an e-mail address
• Scientific calculator, a set of compasses, protractor and graph paper

Key topics

• Using & Applying Mathematics
• Number & Algebra
• Shape, Space & Measures
• Handling Data

Examination Fee and Registration

Students will have to pay an examination fee of £21.80. This is payable to the AQA Examination Board.

Please note students are responsible for making their own exam arrangements.

Students should contact AQA as soon as possible to find out the deadlines for applying to sit the examinations. At this time students should also request the Entry Form for Private Candidates and also a list of centres and details of Open Centres for Private Candidates. For further information on examinations, please see the Assessment tab.

Find out more information about arranging your AQA examination.

GCSE Maths Course Outline

You’ll complete six formative assessments during your GCSE Maths course and two exams on completion of your course. You can elect to sit the exams to either Foundation level (for grades G-C) or Higher level (for grades D-A).

Assessment Breakdown

• Formative Assessments 1-6: each assessment consists of between 12 and 20 questions, most having multiple-parts (i.e. Question 1 a, b, c, etc.). Students intending to sit the exams to Foundation level will not be required to answer every question.
• Exam 1: a paper consisting of questions which must be completed without the aid of a calculator. This exam must be completed within 1 hour and 30 minutes (Foundation) or 2 hours (Higher), and is worth 50% of your overall grade.
• Exam 2: a paper consisting of questions which may be completed with the aid of a calculator. This exam must be completed within 1 hour and 30 minutes (Foundation) or 2 hours (Higher), and is worth 50% of your overall grade.

Availability of Units and Certification

Notes

Formative assessments are intended to help both you and your tutor measure your progress through the course, highlighting any areas where revision is necessary. Formative assessments do not, however, count towards your final grade.

Exams for GCSE Maths are held in June of each year. Please note that exam fees are additional to your course fees.