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Maths IGCSE Distance Learning Course

The Maths IGCSE course gently guides the student through basic mathematical skills, progressing on to more advanced material as the student’s skills and abilities develop. Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study.

Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions.

There are tutor-marked assignments and a practice exam paper. There is no coursework.

Distance Learning IGCSE Maths: Course Overview

We have chosen the Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics specification 4MA0 as this syllabus is the most suited to Distance Learning.

IGCSE Maths provides an excellent foundation for:

Students who want to continue their Maths studies at AS and A Level and beyond
Students who need mathematics to complement other subjects
Students who need a final qualification in mathematics.

The course enables students to:

develop their knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts and techniques
acquire a foundation of mathematical skills for further study in the subject or related areas
enjoy using and applying mathematical techniques and concepts, and become confident to use mathematics to solve problems
appreciate the importance of mathematics in society, employment and study.

Syllabus

Oxford Open Learning’s Maths IGCSE course is designed to prepare students for the Edexcel IGCSE in Mathematics (Specification A, 4MA0) for examination in June 2012 or later years. The GCSE Maths course is also available in June 2012 and later years.

The IGCSE includes some topics that are beyond the GCSE syllabus, notably sets, function notation and calculus.

Assessment

Assessment comprises two papers marked by Edexcel. Each paper is assessed by a two-hour written examination.

Special Requirements

A reasonable level of proficiency in arithmetical skills is assumed.

Successful Maths IGCSE students

Many of our Maths IGCSE students enrolled to meet the minimum requirements for entry onto a teaching degree and go onto teach, others enrol on one of our three Maths A level courses

Within this qualification there are the following courses

The Maths IGCSE course contains a number of tests and activities, sufficient for most students to do well in the examination. However if you feel you need more practice or an alternative viewpoint,we can recommend the following textbook:

Click to download the Maths IGCSE course introduction

Click to view the Maths IGCSE course specification

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