GCSE Mathematics

About this GCSE Mathematics Course

This course is designed to teach and prepare you for the Edexcel GCSE Mathematics course specification 1MA1 which teaches students about the Mathematics skills used in everyday life. The course teaches students to develop their range of mathematical skills and develop techniques in order to solve problems in mathematics. Covering Number, Algebra, Geometry and Statistics, the GCSE Mathematics course is great for learning the entire course syllabus and training ready for your examination.

To get the full Edexcel GCSE, students must enter themselves as a private candidate for the exam. You can learn all about this process by visiting our GCSE exam guide page.

Qualification

This course prepare you to sit the Edexcel Mathematics GCSE specification 1MA1 which is assessed by 3 written papers in May/June each year. By enrolling on the Mathematics GCSE with Online Learning College, students will be able to work through a variety of lessons, assignments and mock examinations to get ready for their Edexcel exam.

GCSEs are qualifications that are undertaken in the UK and internationally to show a level of achievement at a high standard. This course is a GCSE Mathematics qualification and is awarded through Edexcel, which is a subsidiary of the largest awarding body in the UK- Pearson. Edexcel GCSEs and A Levels are taught in schools throughout the UK and overseas and are seen as being one of the most recognisable and robust standards of education in the world. You can find the Edexcel specification for this GCSE Mathematics course on their website by clicking here.

Course Content

Included in this course are the following units:

Module 1 – Numbers

Throughout this first part of the course we will look at number theory and mathematical basics that will be used in the rest of the course.

This module is split down into 4 lessons:

• Lesson 1: Numbers
• Lesson 2: Primes, Factors and Fractions
• Lesson 3: Decimals, Approximations and Accuracy
• Lesson 4: Indices

Module 2 – Ratios, interest and measurement

In this second part of the course we will focus on ratios, interest and measurements.

This module is split down into 5 lessons:

• Lesson 1: Ratios
• Lesson 2: Interest
• Lesson 3: Money
• Lesson 4: Speed, Distance and Time
• Lesson 5: Graphs

Module 3 – Algebra

Algebra is a huge area of mathematics and involves a number of different aspects.

This module is split down into 4 lessons:

• Lesson 1: Algebra Basics
• Lesson 2: Factorisation
• Lesson 3: Algebraic Equations
• Lesson 4: Formulae

Module 4 – Geometry

In this part of the course we will focus on how geometry can be used for a variety of different reasons and how we can use shapes in two and three dimensions to show many different situations.

This module is split down into six lessons:

• Lesson 1: Angles and Bearings
• Lesson 2: Symmetry
• Lesson 3: Quadrilaterals and Polygons
• Lesson 4: Transformations
• Lesson 5: Circles and Measuring Shapes
• Lesson 6: Nets, Capacity and Volume

Module 5 – Probability

In this part of the course we will cover many different areas of probability so that you have a great understanding into this vast area of mathematics.

This module is split down into three lessons:

• Lesson 1: An Introduction to Probability
• Lesson 2: Tree Diagrams
• Lesson 3: Venn Diagrams

Module 6 – Statistics

In this part of the course we will look at statistics and how to go about gathering and representing data.

This module is split down into four lessons:

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Statistics
• Lesson 2: Experiments and Surveys
• Lesson 3: Tables and Diagrams
• Lesson 4: Cumulative Frequency

Module 7 – Further Numbers and Equations

In this section of the course we will look further at numbers and indices to improve our understanding of these concepts from earlier modules on this course.

This module is split down into six lessons:

• Lesson 1: Further Numbers and Indices
• Lesson 2: Solving Equations
• Lesson 3: Formulae and Fractions
• Lesson 4: Inequalities and Graph Work
• Lesson 5: Sequences Using Nth Terms
• Lesson 6: Hypotheses and Proofs

Module 8 – Advanced Geometry and Trigonometry

In this final module on your course we will be looking further into trigonometry and geometry.

This module is split down into four lessons:

• Lesson 1: Chords, Tangents and Polygons
• Lesson 2: Trigonometry
• Lesson 3: Vectors
• Lesson 4: Further Trigonometry

Online study and instant enrolment

All of our students are given access to our Online Campus through their own personal login and password. As soon as you complete your enrolment, you would have immediate access to your account which allows you to make a start working through the lessons. Tackle your assignments as your own pace and contact your tutor to access any help and support you need. The course itself is set out in a very simple layout, making it easy to work through the topics and complete your assessments.

Our Online Campus includes:

• Instant enrolment – access everything on your course from the moment you enrol.
• Personal account logins – login any time, 24/7.
• Full support throughout – message your tutor, use our online chat or give us a call.
• Online assignment submissions – upload work online from the comfort of home.
• Self-led learning – study at your own pace so you can pass much faster.
• Safe e-portfolio system – store all of your work in your account.
• Progression tracking – easily see what assignments you have left to complete.
• Details help centre – get instructions and guidance every step of the way.
• Unlimited attempts – submit as many attempts at your assignments as you need.

Unlimited assessment submissions

All of the assessments for this course are completed through our Online Campus. You can attempt each one as many times as needed to ensure you pass. After every attempt, your tutor will provide detailed feedback and tips on how you can improve going forward. Quickly see your progress during your studies by checking your progress bar and seeing the remaining assessments you need to complete.

On this Mathematics GCSE course you are required to enter yourself for the Edexcel examinations. This means that you will need to contact an Edexcel centre local to you in order to sit your exam and pay any fees that are required for this. Exam fees can vary between centres but are much cheaper when organised early so we advise to book your exams long before the actual examination date.

Get full tutor support

Throughout your enrolment with the Online Learning College, you can access support at any time you need. All students are assigned a personal tutor who will mark all of your work and provide detailed feedback after every submission. Your tutor will be an industry expert with a full knowledge of the course content and will be able to help you at any point along your learning journey. One of the best tools at your disposal is your tutor – you can ask as many questions of them as you wish to and they will be happy to help at any time.

We also have a brilliant support team on hand and available through email, online chat and over the phone. This team is there to help with any questions which are more generic, such as providing support in submitting work through your account or getting your certificate when you have completed your course. We pride ourselves on ensuring the support you receive is the best in the business – help and guidance is fast and detailed every time you contact a member of the team.

Assessments

On this GCSE Mathematics course you are required to enter yourself for the Edexcel examinations. This means that you will need to contact an Edexcel centre local to you in order to sit your exam and pay any fees that are required for this. Exam fees can vary between centres but are much cheaper when organised early so we advise to book your exams long before the actual examination date.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace, but you have access to the course on the Campus for 12 months from your enrollment date. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60. As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!