Mathematics Foundation IGCSE – LearnOnline Live

Mathematics Foundation IGCSE – LearnOnline Live

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IGCSEs / Part-time /
£950.00
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£950.00

What is IGCSE Mathematics Foundation with LearnOnline Live?

You will have access to 60 x 1 hour IGCSE Mathematics Foundation lessons delivered live by your course teacher (one per week during term time throughout the course). All of these live sessions are also recorded to allow you to access any of your previous lessons whenever you want to, which is very useful for revising!

LearnOnline Live also includes revision and exam preparation sessions towards the end of the course to prepare you for your exams.

Course Information

Qualification: Maths Foundation IGCSE (4MA1)
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Start Date: September 2024
Exam Date: May/June 2026
Lesson Day & Time: Wednesday 13:30 – 14:30*
Duration (including self study):  120 hours
Live Lessons: 60 x 1 hour sessions
Class Size: 8 students
Support: Teacher support and exam preparation
Coursework: None
Fee: £995 – (Two year course) payment plans available

*Until closer to the start of term these days are approximate. We aim to keep them as close to this as possible. 

Course Specification: Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics

Foundation vs Higher

Foundation

  • Grades achievable: 1-5 (G-high C)
  • Two 2-hour exam papers, calculators allowed
  • Less multistep questions
  • Less wordy questions
  • More numerical questions, less complex algebra
  • Recommended if you only need Maths IGCSE to move onto next stage of education or employment

Higher

  • Grades achievable:    1-9 (G-A**)
  • Two 2-hour exam papers, calculators allowed
  • Lots of problem solving, multistep questions
  • Strong English comprehension skills needed
  • Strong emphasis on algebra
  • Recommended to move onto Maths A-level and related subjects

Course Structure

Mathematics Foundation IGCSE course covers the following topics:

  • Number
    • Use numerical skills in a purely mathematical way and in real-life situations.
  • Algebra
    • Use letters as equivalent to numbers and as variables.
    • Understand the distinction between expressions, equations and formulae.
    • Use algebra to set up and solve problems.
    • Demonstrate manipulative skills.
    • Construct and use graphs.
  • Geometry
    • Use properties of angles.
    • Understand a range of transformations.
    • Work within the metric system.
    • Understand ideas of space and shape.
    • Use ruler, compasses and protractor appropriately.
  • Statistics
    • Understand basic ideas of statistical averages.
    • Use a range of statistical techniques.
    • Use basic ideas of probability.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this IGCSE course.

What's Included with LearnOnline Live

  • 24/7 access to the online training platform – so you can study anytime
  • ALL learning documentation (including text books)
  • Access to media-rich interactive learning resources
  • 60 hours of IGCSE online lessons (including recordings)
  • Lively and interactive lessons, where you can engage with other students
  • Dedicated course teacher
  • Teacher-marked homework assignments + feedback
  • 24 months priority support from your course teacher
  • Teacher-marked past papers
  • Revision support and examination preparation

Assessments & Homework

As part of your IGCSE course you will be required to complete regular homework assessments.

While your homework does not count towards your final grade, it is used to monitor your progress, ability, and to enable your teacher to support your learning and ensure you are prepared for the exams.

All homework assignments have been designed to prepare you for your examinations, and questions are based on examination style questions.

Your homework assignments have been designed to match a specific live session, so it is easy to go back and revisit the relevant lesson if you get stuck.

Tutor Support

The most important part of your IGCSE course (apart from you) is your dedicated teacher.

All our teachers have extensive academic experience and have taught in the classroom as well as online.

You will be assigned a course teacher when you enrol on your course who will support you for the duration of your studies.

You can contact your teacher via email or messaging with any questions.

24 months of tutor support is included with this course.

Examinations

Paper 1: Foundation Tier – 4MA1/1F

  • Number
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Statistics

100 marks
2 hours – written paper
Assess the full range of targeted grades at Foundation Tier (5–1)
50% of of Mathematics (Foundation) IGCSE

Paper 2: Foundation Tier – 4MA1/2F

  • Number
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Statistics

100 marks
2 hours – written paper
Assess the full range of targeted grades at Foundation Tier (5–1)
50% of of Mathematics (Foundation) IGCSE

It is your responsibility to find an exam centre and we recommend you book your exams 6 months prior to the date of exams. Exams are not included in the course fees.

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Please contact the LearnOnline team for more details

Phone: 01437 753 490

Email: online@pembrokeshire.ac.uk 

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