GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Tier (including exam)

• Gain a solid understanding of mathematics
• Learn problem-solving and logic skills
• Master core skills such as algebra and statistics

• Pearsons exams included in the course bundle
• Opens up new exciting avenues of study
• Study around your existing commitments

Studying your GCSE

GCSE Maths is a core subject, making it one of the most important qualifications you can achieve. Maths, alongside other core subjects, make up minimum requirements for a host of educational and employment opportunities.

Studying GCSE Maths is investing in both your abilities and your future. Especially if you wish to pursue a career in teaching as a grade 5 (formerly a C) is the minimum requirement to start your training.

Aside from the professional benefits, GCSE Maths will provide you with problem-solving and logic skills.

You will study and understand algebra, geometry, probability and statistics. This learning will be underpinned with problem-solving exercises so you can apply your knowledge in real-world settings.

Included in this course bundle are the Pearsons exams needed to gain your qualification. The exams will test your understanding of the mathematical elements learnt throughout the course. You’ll have to answer a range of questions including multiple-choice, short answer questions and multistep problems.

Exams will take place at an official exam centre in May/June. Exam bookings will be made each January for the following May/June by one of our higher education team. Exam location will depend on which centres are open. The team member arranging the exam for each student will always recommend the centre closest to the address of the learner.

You’ll have to demonstrate your knowledge gained throughout the course to prove your analytical and problem-solving skills. As well as be able to confidently and accurately use mathematical components.

By the time you have completed the course, you will have demonstratable knowledge and be a confident mathematician.

Our GCSE Mathematics course was written by subject experts, so you can be assured the material will be at your level, taking the anxiety out of learning.

Because all of our courses are online, you can study at home, at your own pace without committing to regular lesson times.

Getting Started

Studying your GCSE with Stonebridge Associated Colleges isn’t like traditional courses. As a leading distance learning institute, all your work is online. No classrooms or timetables.

This gives you the freedom to study your GCSE in a way that works best for you. The only specific deadline to work towards is your exam – exam sittings are held once per year in May or June, with a resit opportunity in November for those who have already taken these exams and want to improve their grade.

That means you have the flexibility to fit your studies around your life, rather than being forced to make your life fit around the course.

Once you are enrolled, you can start learning the same day. All the course material will be made instantly available to you via our online student portal.

This gives you the choice to decide not only when to study, but how quickly.

Pursuing your career

A GCSE in maths allows you to go on to complete either an A-level, an RQF or an Access to HE Diploma. All of these are key qualifications to equip you to go on to study maths or a science at degree level.

This GCSE mathematics covers the Pearson GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation Tier specification and includes sections on:

• Number – You’ll use fractions, decimals and percentages, and work with ratios and proportion to solve a variety of different number problems.
• Algebra – In this unit, you’ll learn how to use formulae and algebra and in different ways, including problem-solving and working with graphs. Once you’re comfortable with these skills, you’ll learn how to work with quadratic equations. 
• Geometry – Here, you’ll look at 2D and 3D shapes, including triangles, trapeziums and circles. The unit includes using vectors to describe movement and directions, and using rules and formulae to find angles in shapes.
• Measures – You’ll look at how to work with speed and density in a variety of contexts and learn how these apply to real-life situations as well as different ways of measuring, including the use of scales to draw plans or to read maps.
• Statistics – In this unit, you’ll learn how to interpret, analyse and compare different sets of data, and how to present your own data to share with others. You’ll look at how trends can be predicted and how to ensure that the interpretation of data is trustworthy.
• Probability – This unit looks at using probability to describe the chance of events happening. You’ll learn how to use the language of probability to explain likelihood, and how to use diagrams, tables and techniques to explore the idea of chance in different situations.

At the end of this course, if you decide to take an exam, after passing you’ll have gained a GCSE in Foundation Tier Mathematics. This can help you go on to further and higher education programmes and can also give you access to some universities. We will provide you with a guide on how to find an exam place near to you.

At the end of each tutorial there are quizzes that help you measure your progress and success. Each quiz has a large question bank so you can retake them as many times as you want to get more practice.

As part of your package we will give you an instruction guide to help you find an exam date and location near you.