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Foundation Mathematics GCSE

Our Foundation GCSE Maths course offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet the needs of students aiming to achieve a foundation level in mathematics. This online Maths GCSE course helps you build a strong math foundation and covers essential topics for the exam.



Our Maths GCSE online course allows you to learn at your own pace. Suitable for both beginners and those who want to improve their existing knowledge. Our maths online gcse course is great for students who wish to improve their math skills. It helps with various educational needs, making it ideal for those getting ready for their Maths online GCSE exam.

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Level 2 / AQA GCSE / OSC1185

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Course introduction

GCSE Maths Online: An Introduction to Foundation Mathematics

GCSE Mathematics is an essential subject for students. It provides a thorough online course that helps develop mathematical knowledge critical for life and future studies. 

This online course enhances students' mathematical understanding, focusing on nurturing a keen sense of numbers, patterns, and relationships. It focuses on problem-solving, presenting and explaining results, and effectively helps students communicate and reason with math concepts.

Our online Maths GCSE course is perfect for beginners in this challenging subject—a great way to prepare for A Level studies or enhance your IGCSE/GCSE subjects. 

This course is centred around Mathematics in GCSE. The goal of the course is to achieve a grade of 5. This grade is crucial for numerous professions and advanced classes.

Please note: You will need to take the official GCSE examinations in order to fully complete this course. It is your responsibility to book and pay for these yourself. You can find out more about where to sit your examinations by visiting the AQA website.

Students are required to take full responsibility for making arrangements with their chosen test centre.

What is the course title and code for this qualification?

GCSE Foundation Mathematics (8300)

What does the course prepare me for?

This GCSE Maths course is closely aligned with the syllabus, providing all the necessary information and support to approach the exams confidently. With comprehensive study materials and exercises, students will gain the knowledge and confidence needed for exam success. Key features of this Maths GCSE course include detailed study planning and practice assessments, where feedback from tutors is invaluable.

Essential Texts

IGCSE Core Mathematics by Colin Nye. Publisher: Heinemann ISBN: 978-0-435966-85-0 and IGCSE Extended Mathematics by Colin Nye. Publisher: Heinemann ISBN: 978-0-435966-86-7

Required knowledge

No previous knowledge is required to complete this GCSE Online Maths course.

Assessment

To achieve you GCSE Maths Course online you will be assessed across the 4 sections. Both components will be assessed by 3 paper-based examinations. A more detailed breakdown of the maths online gcse assessment details is provided below:

Paper 1 – Non-Calculator

Type: Written examination
Duration: 1 Hour
Weighing: 33⅓% of the GCSE
Total Marks: 80
Assessed: Content from all parts of the course
Assessment Type: A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems

Paper 2 - Calculator

Type: Written examination
Duration: 1 Hour
Weighing: 33⅓% of the GCSE
Total Marks: 80
Assessed: Content from all parts of the course
Assessment Type: A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems

Paper 3 – Calculator

Type: Written examination
Duration: 1 Hours
Weighing: 33⅓% of the GCSE
Total Marks: 80
Assessed: Content from all parts of the course
Assessment Type: A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems

Although you are assessed formally by examination, you will also be required to submit tutor-marked assignments. These are designed to help you and monitor your progress.

If you choose to study this maths gcse course you will need to take the foundation level examinations, which means the highest grade available is a grade 5.

Awarding organisation

AQA (The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance) has a leading reputation for promoting education for the public benefit and draws on long experience of setting and marking public exams such as GCSEs, A-levels and other qualifications. AQA is the largest of the three English exam boards, awarding 49% of full course GCSEs and 42% of A-levels nationally. In total, students take over 3.5 million exams with them each year.

Course modules

Section 1
1. Structure and calculations
2. Fractions and decimals
3. Measures and accuracy

Section 2 Algebra
1. Notation, expressions and formulae
2. Graphs
3. Solving equations and inequalities
4. Sequences

Section 3: Geometry
1. Properties and construction
2. Pythagoras and trigonometry

Section 4: Proportion and statistics
1. Ratio, proportion and change
2. Probability
3. Statistics

Learner support

This gcse maths distance learning course is provided to you in online format. Upon enrolment onto the gcse online maths course you will receive login details to access the gcse maths online course materials. You will get full tutor support via email. You will receive feedback on your assignments from our experienced tutors. You will be given guidance through the Study Guide on the nuts and bolts of studying and submitting assignments. You must have access to email in order to contact your tutor.

You will have access to a tutor via our student portal who will mark your work and guide you through the course to help you be ready for your examinations.

FAQs

What does NCC stand for?

NCC originally stood for the National Consortium of FE (Further Education) Colleges. This brought together the FE Colleges to achieve the best provision. Regular national meetings were attended by both Colleges and Government agencies who funded them. This was very helpful to them both to best deliver training to their students.

For more than 25 years NCC has supplied FE Colleges with learning materials as well as student marketing.

NCC now specialise in online training of a very high quality to students both self-funded, paid for by schools, employers and training providers.

What is distance learning?

Distance learning is the most flexible and convenient approach to studying. There is no need for you to attend college and you can study anytime, anyplace, anywhere that fits in with your lifestyle. Distance learning programmes are ideal for people who may have a job, family commitments, or any other commitment that won’t allow them time off to study.

What is the difference between the online and paper versions of courses?

Both our online and paper courses are completed via an online learning portal (LMS) which you can access after you receive your login details by email. Please ensure that you check your junk email if you do not receive your login details within 48 hours.

All learners will submit their assignments, receive feedback and correspond with their tutor directly through the LMS. If you require help from our support team, then simply email [email protected].

If you opt for the online course, you will not receive any course materials through the post. Everything is available via the LMS.

If you opt for the paper version, you are simply paying for a study book to be printed and posted to your home, or place of work. You will use this book as a reference guide, but you will still be required to upload your assignments and correspond with your tutor via the LMS.

If you are unable to access our online LMS, we do have alternative options available, so please email [email protected] in order to request further support.

What do I need to do to get started?

We recommend that you choose a course that will interest you and help you to achieve your ambitions. If you would like some advice, or further information, contact us here or dial 0333 3445 690.

To purchase a course, simply click on the ‘Buy now’ button against your chosen course and follow the on screen instructions. Alternatively if you would prefer to purchase the course over the phone, call 0333 3445 690 and speak to one of our expert course advisors.

How much will it cost?

The price largely depends on the size and duration of the course. The course cost is determined by the expenses associated with its provision, taking into consideration the course's size and complexity, development costs, study materials, and the level of tutor support required. Some courses also necessitate additional in-person assessments by assessors, which incur additional expenses and consequently affect the course's cost.

The cost for each course is always listed clearly on the course description page before you make a purchase.

Additionally, extra fees may apply for courses that require externally monitored assessments (such as A Levels or ICB qualifications). For more details, it's best to consult with one of our course advisors.

How do I enrol?

Once you've chosen your course, you have two options for enrolment:


  1. You can purchase the course online by clicking the "Buy now" button, which will enrol you automatically.
  2. Alternatively, you can call our helpline at 0333 3445 690, and our expert course advisors will assist you in signing up for the course and arrange for the delivery of any requested additional learning materials to your address.

All courses are available to purchase in full or via affordable monthly payments over 12 months. A £29 non-refundable deposit is required for monthly payments, and you will be required to set up a monthly direct debit.

We do not require you to complete a credit check to sign up for monthly payments.

How quickly will I receive my course materials?

We ensure that you will receive your ordered course materials within 5 working days of registration, though for many courses, delivery may take as little as 48 hours.

Your course materials will be sent through a tracked courier service to guarantee delivery of your study book within the specified timeframe.

Do I need any additional books or equipment to do my course?

All the relevant information required to complete your course is available via the LMS. Additional research via the internet is encouraged, depending on the level you are working at, to bolster knowledge of the subject area.

There is no requirement to purchase any additional materials.

What support will I receive?

You will have access to a dedicated personal tutor whom you can contact through the Learning Management System (LMS) for assistance and guidance on any course-related matters. Your tutor will only initiate contact in response to your messages. If you encounter any difficulties reaching your tutor, please don't hesitate to email us at [email protected].

Many courses require you to submit work to your tutor during the period of study, and your tutor will assess your work and provide feedback to you within 10 working days. Your tutor is available to you as much as you need them.

Please note that the course includes tutor support for a duration of 12 months. If you require additional time, please inform us, and we will make every effort to provide you with an option for a paid extension, if feasible, to assist you in completing your course.

Please be aware that our tutors are actively assisting multiple learners, and to ensure they are not inundated with excessive workloads, we have implemented a policy limiting learners to submitting a maximum of three units of work for evaluation at any given time. We recommend that you upload your completed units as you finish them. This way, you can benefit from your tutor's feedback to enhance your future assignment submissions.

How long will it take for my work to be marked by my tutor?

Your work will be marked and feedback returned to you within 10 working days after submission. This is because our tutors are required to provide detailed, considered feedback to our learners that may take a while to formulate. We find that by working this way, our learners actually complete their course in less time, as they rarely need to submit an assignment more than twice.

Whilst it is possible to submit multiple assignments at the same time, we advise that our learners submit only one at a time. We want our learners to develop as they progress through their course, and find this is best achieved when a student embarks on a new module having taken into account tutor feedback from the previous submission.

Kindly note that our tutors are currently supporting multiple learners simultaneously. In order to maintain a balanced workload for them, we have established a policy that restricts learners to submitting a maximum of three units of work for evaluation at any given time.

How long should it take to complete a course?

The time needed to complete your course depends on the specific course you've chosen and the time you're able to dedicate. Generally, it can take anywhere from 6 weeks to 12 months. You'll usually have up to 12 months from the date of purchase to complete your course if you wish to receive your certificate, this is your end of support date.

One of the biggest advantages of distance learning is the flexibility it offers. You can study at your own pace, fitting your coursework around your personal schedule and commitments. There's no pressure—no one will be chasing you to submit work or asking why you haven't turned in an assignment.

That said, we recommend considering your availability before enrolling to ensure you can devote enough time to stay motivated and complete the course within a reasonable timeframe.

Will I have to sit an examination?

All of our courses are fully accredited, and to successfully complete them, you'll need to demonstrate your understanding. Depending on the course you choose, this could involve an examination, but the assessment methods can vary.

For some courses, you'll be continuously assessed throughout your studies, while others may require a final exam or an assignment, which can be done from home and submitted to your tutor.

For specific qualifications like A-levels and GCSEs, you will need to sit invigilated exams at a registered test centre. You'll be responsible for arranging and covering the cost of these exams, but full guidance will be provided by the centre delivering the qualification.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to email us at [email protected]. We can help or connect you with the course provider for more details.

Will I receive a qualification when I complete the course?

All of our courses are accredited and you will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

For more information about this please see the section of the website that details how awarding bodies work and what the different types of qualifications are: https://www.ncchomelearning.co.uk/awarding-organisations

Can I take more than one course at a time?

Yes, you can take as many courses as your time allows, but we would recommend that you clearly evaluate how much time you can commit to your courses of study.

The good news is that if your circumstances change you can always take a limited break and come back to your studies to save your paid for support.

If you decide to enrol on more than one course at the same time, speak to our enquiries team for any bundle deals or offers.

Can I enrol and study outside the UK?

Absolutely! In most cases, our courses are accessible regardless of where you're located. However, some courses may have geographical restrictions set by the Awarding Organisation, and any such limitations will be clearly outlined in the course details.

Keep in mind that all of our tutors are UK-based, and while most work can be submitted via email, there may be rare instances where submissions need to be sent by post.

For courses that require a monitored exam, there are many test centres available internationally. If you're planning to study from abroad, we recommend reaching out to us before purchasing the course to ensure everything is in place for your studies.

What if I’ve chosen the wrong course?

If, after receiving the course, you decide it isn’t the right course for you, you may return the materials within 14 days, provided you have not yet submitted any coursework for evaluation. Please note that you will be responsible for covering the return shipping costs. We will refund your payment, minus a non-refundable deposit of £29. Additionally, you have the option to select an alternative course that better matches your goals and aspirations.

For any help on cancelling your course please email [email protected], we will only deal with cancellation enquiries via email.

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