GCSE Foundation Maths Essentials: 8-Week Skill-Building Course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of GCSE Foundation Maths, focusing on essential concepts and skills to help students build a strong mathematical foundation.
Iqra
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What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. includedCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
The course is organized into 2 one-hour sessions each week, allowing for 16 hours of dedicated instruction. Each week will focus on a new topic, starting with core concepts and moving through practical applications and problem-solving exercises. What topics will you cover? 1. Number Skills: Working with integers, decimals, fractions, and percentages. 2. Algebra Basics: Introduction to expressions, equations, and sequences. 3. Ratio and Proportion: Applying ratios, proportions, and percentages in real-life problems. 4. Geometry and Measurement: Basic shapes, angles, perimeter, area, and volume. 5. Graphs and Coordinates: Plotting points, straight-line graphs, and interpreting data. 6. Probability: Basic probability concepts, including experiments and likelihood. 7. Statistics and Data Handling: Averages, range, charts, and graphs. 8. Problem Solving and Exam Skills: Combining skills with past paper practice and time management.
Learning Goals
This 8-week Foundation Maths course is designed to prepare students thoroughly, ensuring they develop strong mathematical understanding and problem-solving skills.It will give students confidence and competence, making them well-prepared for progression.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Core Number Skills
Session 1: Working with whole numbers, place value, and rounding.
Session 2: Decimals and fractions; converting, comparing, and basic operations. Lesson 2:
Percentages and Ratios
Session 1: Understanding and calculating percentages.
Session 2: Ratios and proportions, applying them to real-life contexts. Lesson 3:
Algebra Basics
Session 1: Introduction to algebra, simple expressions, and substituting values.
Session 2: Solving basic linear equations, expanding brackets, and simplifying expressions. Lesson 4:
Geometry Basics
Session 1: Properties of shapes, perimeter, and area of simple shapes.
Session 2: Basic angle rules, including angles on a line, at a point, and in polygons. Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Dear Parents! My name is Iqra and I am UK qualified maths teacher. I have been teaching maths to various age groups from primary to adult learners for last ten years as a tutor and five years as a qualified teacher. I have always enjoyed learning maths as a student and acquired degree in Statistics from my home country. I have volunteered in different educational settings and ultimately completed my teacher training from IoE, UCL. I am highly self motivated individual, life long learner and a passionate teacher.
I have experience of teaching in different educational settings involving both children and adults, however I have more experience in teaching GCSE maths. In my career, I had been tutoring for many years however post PGCE, I have worked as a lecturer in some highly reputable colleges in London. I have also worked as a supply teacher in various schools in London as well as delivered short numeracy courses under local council.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$20
weekly or $160 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 13-16
