Maths has a wide variety of practical and theoretical applications in areas as diverse as space travel, public health and predicting stock market prices. In addition, it’s an essential qualification for many future career paths.

By studying GCSE Maths online you’ll become better-equipped when it comes to problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical and interpretative skills. You’ll also learn the importance of maths in society, employment and study. Our Maths GCSE course is ideal if you:

• Need to enhance your employability. GCSE Maths is essential for a host of career paths including nursing, teaching, accounting, IT and management.
• Would like to access an apprenticeship or pursue AS/A Levels.
• Want to study at university, as most course entry requirements include GCSE Maths.
• Are working to broaden your skill set – particularly in the areas of problem solving, numeracy and innovative thinking.
• Have an interest in mathematics and want to learn more about it.

Future opportunities

• Studying Mathematics at AS/A Level.
• A range of careers in fields such as accountancy, data analysis, financial management, financial trading, insurance, meteorology, nursing, quantity surveying, statistics, software development, architecture and education.
• Government research suggests that individuals who have the best maths skills and achieve academic qualifications in this subject, generally go on to earn a higher wage.

Section 1

• Working with numbers
• Directed numbers
• Fractions

Section 2

• Decimals
• Percentages and ratios
• Beginning algebra
• Angles

Section 3

• Patterns
• Coordinates and straight lines
• Factors, multiples and primes
• Shapes and symmetry

Section 4

• Probability
• Quadratics
• Presenting data
• Using graphs

Section 5

• Indices and surds
• Using data
• Length and area

Section 6

• Constructions and diagrams
• Estimations
• Pythagoras’ theory

Section 7

• More graphs
• Shapes and solids
• Trigonometry

Section 8

• Enlargements
• Compound measure
• More trigonometry

Section 9

• Transformations
• Variation
• More probability and statistics
• Vectors (Higher level only)

Section 10

• Similarity
• Everyday calculations
• More algebra
• Circle theorems – proof (Higher level only)

Study GCSE Mathematics with us and benefit from:

• Flexible learning
• Support from a personal tutor by email, phone or Skype
• Any time enrolment
• Our exam booking service
• 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 Sally who is just one of our first-class maths tutors:

“I love maths! My aim is to pass the passion I have for my subject on to others, to support learning through flexible tuition – appreciating that each learner has different commitments, motivations and ways of learning. I have a BSc and PhD from Leeds University as well as a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education). I have taught for several years in schools (as deputy head of the maths department) and university. I am also an A level examiner. I live in Yorkshire with my family. They as well as my garden and clarinet are my other passions.”

Exam board

• Edexcel 1MA1

Format

• Online learning with support from a personal tutor

Hours

• Complete at your own pace
• Approx. 120-150*  hours plus time to develop your skills and for completing assignments

*The specification suggests that 150 hours is needed. You’ll also need time to complete assignments and prepare yourself for exams and some courses like English literature involve a lot of reading. Everyone is different so it’s impossible to say with certainty how long a course will take you, but you should expect to spend longer than 150 hours. Taken across the length of time we recommend, this equates to approximately 4 hours per week. This will increase if you choose to take it over a shorter time frame or may be less if you are retaking a subject and have covered a lot of of the course content.

Assignments

• 11 assignments (one introductory) – these do not contribute towards your final grade

Resources

• No additional set texts required

Requirements

• There are some recommendations you may wish to refer to for additional reading
• Internet access
• Computer operating system and browser to support learn@nec

Our course fees are clear and transparent to help you plan for any additional costs.

Your course fee includes:

• 24/7 access to learn@nec platform and resources
• Expertly designed online course materials (including ebook versions of textbooks where specified) that you need to complete the course and written to cover the carefully selected awarding body specification
• Support from our Student Services team
• Structured assignments to help you track your progress throughout your course
• Guidance from your tutor for up to 18 months from your date of enrolment
• Constructive feedback on your assignments from your tutor, to help you improve and prepare for exams
• Guaranteed exam place
• NEC’s guide to study skills: How to Succeed as an Independent Learner
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar guide
• Time planner template to help you plan your study timetable
• Information on how to apply for exams

Your course fee does not cover:

• Any fees in relation to exam entries or assessments
• Centre Assessment Grades (CAG) in the event of exam cancellation
• Recommended textbooks for additional reading or set texts
• Equipment for core practicals

If you need more support, you can purchase:

• Online tutorials – if you need help with a specific topic you can arrange a 30 minute or 1 hour tutorial
• Additional past paper marking – to help with your exam preparation
• Revision tutorial –  to plan your revision and explore revision techniques
• Help with your UCAS application service

For further information on additional/optional support you can purchase, please visit our additional services page.

How to study maths

The importance of GCSE Maths

Studying GCSE Maths: A home educator’s journey

This is a tiered qualification. You must choose which tier to enter for:

• Foundation – grades 1 to 5. Grade 5 is the highest award you can achieve at this tier.
• Higher – grades 4 to 9. Grade 9 is the highest award you can achieve at this tier.

Exams (three):

• 33.3% of marks  (1 hour 30 minutes) (non-calculator)
• 33.3% of marks (1 hour 30 minutes) (calculator)
• 33.3% of marks (1 hour 30 minutes) (calculator)

There is no non-exam assessment (NEA) for this course

We know that our younger students often need an extra helping hand with their studies.  In our experience, learning online works best when the parents are involved, so when you enrol your child with NEC, you’ll have a unique set of services to help you to support your child.

This includes:

• Your own log in to learn@nec to access the course so you can view the course materials and other information for yourself.
• Access to your child’s gradebook to help you to monitor progress and provide appropriate and timely intervention and support
• You’ll receive emails and forum posts so that you have all the examination and assessment updates/information provided by the NEC team
• Dedicated Progress Portal Pages and targeted blogs with updates/information/help and advice on many aspects of home education.
• Access to the Kudos career platform for young learners to explore career choices.

Read more about how we work with young students who are studying at home or through a school.