GCSE Mathematics Head of Department: David Smith

Email: david.smith@qmc.ac.uk

Fact File• One year resit course – Foundation tier; 4 hours p.w.• November exam (three papers)• Exam board: AQA• Second resit opportunity: May/Jun

Course SummaryIf you miss out on a grade 4 at school, we offer a fast-track resit course, with the option to retake the exams in November. Our excellent pass-rate means your future plans won’t be disrupted: you can gain that qualification early in the year whilst at the same time getting on with your other chosen courses. Job done!Topics covered include:• Simple calculations involving numbers, fractions and percentages• Simple algebra: formulas, equations & expressions• Charts & graphs• Area, perimeter and volume• Shapes, angles, bearings and scale drawings• Averages and statistical calculations• Trigonometry• Transformations and vectors• Compound measures including speed, rates and comparisons of best value

Progression Skills & OpportunitiesGCSE Mathematics can be studied alongside a level 3 programme (A levels or BTEC advanced diploma). It is a one-year course, so you can resit the course in your first year of college and free up your time in the second year to focus on your other studies. We all know that GCSE Maths is a required qualification for so many jobs and university courses. It gives you the all-important number skills for life – to understand your pay and budget for household bills; to interpret data presented in charts, graphs and tables and to perform simple calculations, including the use of algebra.

How is the Course Assessed?• 100% by examination: two calculator papers and one non-calculator paper• Two opportunities to sit the exams: November 2018 and May/Jun 2019• If you pass in November, you do not need to complete the year.

Specific Entry RequirementsGCSE Mathematics at grade 3

Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hants, RG21 3HF Tel: 01256 417500 Email: info@qmc.ac.uk www.qmc.ac.uk

GCSE Mathematics Head of Department: David Smith

Email: david.smith@qmc.ac.uk

Fact File• One year resit course – Foundation tier; 4 hours p.w.• November exam (three papers)• Exam board: AQA• Second resit opportunity: May/Jun

Course SummaryIf you miss out on a grade 4 at school, we offer a fast-track resit course, with the option to retake the exams in November. Our excellent pass-rate means your future plans won’t be disrupted: you can gain that qualification early in the year whilst at the same time getting on with your other chosen courses. Job done!Topics covered include:• Simple calculations involving numbers, fractions and percentages• Simple algebra: formulas, equations & expressions• Charts & graphs• Area, perimeter and volume• Shapes, angles, bearings and scale drawings• Averages and statistical calculations• Trigonometry• Transformations and vectors• Compound measures including speed, rates and comparisons of best value

Progression Skills & OpportunitiesGCSE Mathematics can be studied alongside a level 3 programme (A levels or BTEC advanced diploma). It is a one-year course, so you can resit the course in your first year of college and free up your time in the second year to focus on your other studies. We all know that GCSE Maths is a required qualification for so many jobs and university courses. It gives you the all-important number skills for life – to understand your pay and budget for household bills; to interpret data presented in charts, graphs and tables and to perform simple calculations, including the use of algebra.

How is the Course Assessed?• 100% by examination: two calculator papers and one non-calculator paper• Two opportunities to sit the exams: November 2018 and May/Jun 2019• If you pass in November, you do not need to complete the year.

Specific Entry RequirementsGCSE Mathematics at grade 3

Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hants, RG21 3HF Tel: 01256 417500 Email: info@qmc.ac.uk www.qmc.ac.uk