About The Course
This course focuses on the importance of mathematics in various industries that we rely on every day, such as computer technology, aviation, and healthcare. Mathematics is an essential skill that opens doors to diverse career paths, and this course aims to equip students with sought-after analytical and logical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and computing techniques. Students who complete this course will be well-prepared to pursue careers in finance, credit risk, business intelligence, actuarial science, teaching, and research. The course is divided into five modules, each of which includes an assessment at the end to evaluate and reinforce students' knowledge and understanding. With flexible and affordable options, this course offers students the opportunity to prepare for an IGCSE qualification and advance their academic and professional goals.
Course Details
The module listing for this course is as follows:
- The Basics: Covers topics such as whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, algebraic expressions, equations and formulas, shapes and angles, data collection and probability.
- Moving on (Foundation): Includes topics like factors, multiples, rounding and approximation, algebraic expressions, equations and formulas, linear sequences, graphs, shapes and angles, transformations, and probability.
- Preparing for Higher Tier: Covers percentages, indices, standard form, non-linear sequences, graphs and functions, circles, cylinders, cones, spheres, similarity and congruence, Pythagoras and trigonometry, vectors, bias and sampling, and probability.
- Mastering the Higher Tier: Focuses on decimals and place values, roots, algebraic expressions, quadratic equations, circle theorems, transformations, Pythagoras and trigonometry, vectors, histograms, and probability.
- Exam Preparation: Provides students with exam papers for both Foundation and Higher Tier, allowing them to practice and prepare for their exams.
Students who want to take the Edexcel GCSE Mathematics (1MA1 specification) exam should book their place at an exam center approximately 6 months before the exam date.
Exam centers can be either private or affiliated with a school or college. Private candidates can check Edexcel’s list of exam centers that accept them. However, this list may not include every available center, so students should also contact local schools and colleges directly.
Exam fees are not included in the course cost, as they are paid directly to the exam center. The fees will vary depending on the chosen center.
After finishing this course, students will possess the basic knowledge and foundation required to pursue A levels or a Level 3 qualification with Online Business School, opening up career paths in various fields.
This course comes as part of a package where access to 4 IGCSEs is given for the price of £1500, these include English, Physics, Maths and Business Studies.
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
- Credit or debit card
- Bank transfer
- Paypal
- Western Union
- All course material, including online modules and past exam papers.
- Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Meet sessions
- Dedicated student support
- Access to an online social learning forum
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Free CV writing help on completion of the course.
- Free student mail account and cloud storage worth £180
Although the typical age range for taking the IGCSE is between 14 and 16, this course is open to anyone over the age of 14. You do not need any previous qualifications to be eligible for this course.