Who is this course for?
For any learner who, having completed the assessment successfully, wants to gain a GCSE in maths. This is an intensive distance learning course, delivered via an online classroom. The class will take place over 17 weeks with lessons be delivered once a week for 5 hours. This means you will be required to log in to classes at the same day / time each week. The tutor will not be able to authorise taking the Higher paper within this class. Classes will be taught online live each week via Microsoft Teams. In order to join this class, you will need access to a laptop or computer, with a webcam and microphone.

What Qualification/Level is this course?
This is course for anyone who needs to achieve a GCSE grade 1-5 Please note that in order to enrol onto a GCSE course it is a requirement that you attend a GCSE Diagnostic Assessment. It is recommended that you only undertake one GCSE per year. You will be able to discuss this at your assessment. AQA GCSE Mathematics

Exam Disclaimer
Please note, you may be required to travel to an alternative ACL Centre when taking your examination or assessment. This will be communicated to you at the earliest opportunity.

What Will Happen At My First Lesson
The first week of your course will include Study Skills. Good Study Skills are vital to ensure you gain the best from your course. The Study Skills session will give you the opportunity to discover the best way that you can learn, fully understand the requirements of the course and develop a timetable for homework and study.

What can I expect to learn?
This course will follow the AQA syllabus for GCSE Maths You will learn a range of mathematical techniques. You will be expected to apply these to solve problems.

How will I learn?
This is a distance learning course taught via an online classroom. Your tutor will use several different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of materials and websites, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio.

How will I know how well I am doing?
You will complete weekly Individual Learning Plan and will have regular discussions with your tutor. You will be expected to complete homework each week and your tutor will give you feedback on this. Throughout the course you will complete regular assessments in order to see progress. You will also be required to take a mock exam - these will take place in our centres. Dates of these will be confimred ASAP

Will I need to do extra work at Home?
A requirement of your course is to complete a substantial amount of additional learning outside of your lesson. This could be as much as 15 hours a week. This will be directed by your tutor but you will also be expected to revise and practice what you have learnt in class. We will also give you access to an online GCSE Textbook and MyMaths

What will I need to provide?
You will need a laptop or computer with a built in camera and mic, or webcam, and you will also need access to a printer and scanner (or a scanner app). You will need access to the internet. Other useful items include: Pens and pencils Paper (plain, squared or lined as you prefer) Folder for your notes Graph paper Mathematical drawing instruments (a ruler, compasses, protractor, set square) Scientific calculator - you will not be able to use your phone as a calculator in the exam so please do not use this in class either. We will give you access to the online AQA GCSE textbook. However, you may also like to purchase a hard copy. This is down to personal preference.

Are there any other costs?
No

What can I do next?
You can progress on to further studies including Access Further Education/Higher Education Other related accredited and non accredited courses. The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Further Information
For all enquries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.