You’ll be learning using accessible, engaging online resources, written by an expert team. With 12 months support from an NEC tutor included, you can also rest-assured that additional support is on-hand, should you need it.

Our Pre-GCSE Introduction to Maths course provides three units, which cover key mathematical concepts and techniques such as decimals, fractions, algebra and percentages, providing a direct pathway towards securing a GCSE in this vital subject.

This course is ideal if you:

• Are keen to progress to GCSE Mathematics and want to build your confidence in key skills first.
• Want to pursue a career which demands a certain level of mathematical ability.
• Would like to build on your current skills in preparation for a promotion.
• Need a flexible study solution, that fits your lifestyle.

Future opportunities

• Studying maths at GCSE level and beyond.
• Grade C (4 or 5) in GCSE Mathematics is a key entry-level qualification for most higher education courses, plus a range of careers including nursing and teaching.

Getting Started

• Introduction
• Course guide

Section 1

• Working with numbers
• Directed numbers
• Fractions

Section 2

• Decimals
• Percentages and ratios
• Beginning algebra
• Angles

Section 3

• Patterns
• Coordinates and straight lines
• Shapes and symmetry
• Factors, Multiples and Primes

Study Introduction to Maths with us and benefit from:

• Flexible learning
• Support from a personal tutor by email, phone or Skype
• Any time enrolment
• Assignments with tutor feedback
• Ongoing support from Student Support
• Forums to discuss your course with other students

learn@nec

Choose when and where you access your course, using learn@nec our 24/7 learning platform.

This easy-to-use learning platform includes interactive checkpoints, quizzes and activities to help you evaluate your progress.

You’ll have access to support from a personal tutor. All NEC tutors are subject experts, with experience of supporting online learners.

Meet Stefania who is just one of our first-class maths tutors:

“I love being a maths tutor, working with students of all abilities on a one-to-one basis to help them achieve their dreams. My goal as a teacher is to remove the barriers that often prevent students enjoying this beautiful subject, and to give them the confidence to understand and to make progress. I graduated in mathematics in Italy, worked in the City, then qualified as a teacher with the OU and taught GCSE and A level Maths for nine years. I now work full time as a private tutor and I am an examiner for Edexcel and AQA.”

Format

• Online learning with support from a personal tutor

Entry requirements

• No formal qualifications
• An ability to read and write in English

Hours

• Complete at your own pace
• Approx. 40-50 study hours, plus time to develop your skills and for completing assignments

Assignments

• 4 assignments (one introductory)

Resources

• No additional set texts required

Requirements

• Internet access
• Computer operating system and browser to support learn@nec

Our course fees are open and honest to help you plan for any additional costs.

Your course fee includes:

• Access to learn@nec
• All the course materials you need to complete the course
• Support from a personal tutor for up to 12 months from your date of enrolment
• Assignment marking
• NEC’s guide to study skills: How to Succeed as an Independent Learner
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar guide
• Time planner to help you plan your study timetable

How to study maths

Would you like to talk to our Course Advice Team about the best route for you? Visit our Contact Us page, fill in the form and a member of the team will get back to you!