GCSE Maths - Adult - St Albans

Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

10/09/2025

Entry requirements

We will give you an online assessment and interview to help decide which course is right for you. If you're not at GCSE level yet you can study Functional Skills, which are nationally recognised qualifications and can be a stepping stone to GCSEs.

Teaching staff

All our GCSE Maths teachers are specialists in the subject. Within the team we have over 50 years experience in teaching GCSE Maths.

Course Code

GCMATSAP/78

Duration

1-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

Assessment

The GCSE will be entirely assessed by written examinations, which means no coursework will be expected from students. There are three exams in the early summer, typically late May and early June. Each exam lasts 90 minutes. For the first exam you will not be allowed to use a calculator. You will need a good quality calculator for the second and third exams. For example a Casio fx-83, or Casio fx-85, or similar. During the course we will set tests to give you an idea of how you are progressing and which topics you need to focus on. These tests do not count towards your final grade. You final grade is dependent solely on the three exams.

About the course

The GCSE Maths course runs from September to early June. We offer GCSE Maths at either St Albans or Welwyn Garden City. We offer classes in the morning or in the evening. You can choose which campus and which time is best for you. The course covers topic areas of: Number - Fractions, Percentages, Ratio, etc Algebra - Equations, Graphs, Sequences, Formulae Shape - Angles, Area and Perimeter, Circles, Pythagoras, Trigonometry Data Handling - Averages, Charts, Probability

Career options

A pass in GCSE Mathematics (along with GSCE English) is often vital for entrace to training and is required for many jobs.

Course Content - What will I learn?

The new GCSE Maths syllabus has a focus on problem solving and mathematical thinking. You will learn particular mathematical techniques. However, the greater emphasis in the examinations is on applying mathematics and using mathematics to solve problems. Some questions will be set in contexts that students should be expected to deal with in the real world. Students might be asked to answer questions on, for instance, decorating a room or designing a garden, or perhaps paying bills or sorting out rotas for shop staff. GCSE Maths is a key qualification required for many degree programmes and employment.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

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