Is that lack of pass grade holding you back? Are you ready to expand your mind and become a mathematician?

Your dedication + NEC GCSE Maths resit course – the unnecessary stress = GCSE Maths pass!

Achieving a Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths is essential for many educational and career opportunities. It ensures that students can:

• Understand and use mathematical methods.
• Develop problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.

This course is for:

• Students who did not achieve a Grade 4 in their previous GCSE Maths attempt.
• Individuals needing a GCSE Maths qualification for further education or career progression.
• Those who prefer a flexible study schedule or are not comfortable with traditional classroom environments.

Meet Colleen who is just one of our first-class Maths tutors

“As a small child I loved Maths and that has never changed! As well as my own passion for the subject I love to teach the subject to others, helping them overcome any fear of the subject and showing them just how rewarding the study of Maths can be.

My approach to teaching has always been to help students to be the best they can possibly be; no question is too trivial, there is no such thing as a dumb question, the dumb thing to do is not to ask! I have a keen interest in how students learn.

I have been involved in education throughout my career, specialising in Mathematics and IT as a teacher in schools, as a distance learning tutor and also a trainer so I am used to teaching all ages. I also have a great deal of examining experience and am a Member of the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors.”

• Course Fee: £339 (excludes exam fee)
• Duration: 6 months enrolment (extendable to 9 months for specific cases)
• Exam Board: Edexcel

What if the student sat the GCSE over five years ago?

We would recommend that the student enrols on the standard GCSE or considers the Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths.

What is the difference between the GCSE resit course and the standard GCSE course?

Please do read our GCSE Maths course page.

Students on the resit GCSE Maths course have access to the Foundational Maths material only. The standard course has 10 assignments to complete. Students on the resit course will not complete assignments but instead will complete 3 full past papers (they do not see or have access to assignments).

The resit course has a 1-2-1 tutorial included in the course. The standard course does not, but students on the standard course can request this at a fee of £45.

The resit course has two live group seminars included. The standard course does not, but students on the standard course can book onto a Masterclass for a fee of £15.

The focus of the resit course is to support students to gain a Grade 4 or above. The feedback from the tutor and the activities are focused on this, so will pinpoint areas which require support to get to that level.

Students on the resit course are enrolled for six months*. Those on the standard GCSE are enrolled for 18 months.

What is the difference between the GCSE resit course and Level 2 Functional Skills?

Please do read our Functional Skills course page.

If you are wanting to move forward within your workplace, a Functional Skills qualification may be acceptable. Many vocational courses and universities also accept Functional Skills Level 2 as equivalent to a GCSE.

Functional Skills qualification specifications take a different approach to Maths  learning than the GCSE specification. Functional Skills focus on more everyday application of mathematical skills. Functional Skills are predominantly aimed at adult learners to provide the skills needed for employment.

• Flexible Learning: Study at your own pace and on your schedule. Access course materials anytime, even on your phone.
• Targeted Support: Initial online assessment to identify areas of focus, with personalized support plans.
• Qualified Tutors: Experienced and qualified teachers provide expert guidance and feedback.
• Interactive Sessions: Participate in live group seminars and a one-on-one tutorial with tutors.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to the Wellbeing For Learning Programme and Pastoral Care Service.

Students can retake the GCSE Maths exam in November or Summer exam sittings. NEC offers an exam booking service with multiple partner exam centres.

Exam Dates:

• This course is now enrolling for May/June 2025 exam sittings.

Support and Resources

• Initial Assessment: Online quiz to identify areas for improvement.
• One-on-One Tutorials: Personalised sessions to discuss progress and areas of focus.
• Group Seminars: Interactive sessions where students can ask questions and engage with peers.
• Past Paper Feedback: Comprehensive feedback on submitted past papers.

Transfer and Access Arrangements

• Course Transfers: Available with a transfer request fee.
• Access Arrangements: Students requiring access arrangements must contact NEC immediately after enrolment.

Intro quiz

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 

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 

Section 10 

• Similarity 
• Everyday calculations 
• More algebra 

Revision quiz

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