Help With Learning English and Maths You are now on a journey to achieving your Maths and English GCSEs! Why do I need maths and English? Maths and English are essential for your progression onto higher level courses and/or employment. Almost all university courses and jobs now expect good levels of maths and English, with a lot requiring a GCSE grade 4 or above in both subjects.
maths you will be studying the AQA specification. Sessions will include a variety of activities designed to enable you to develop your skills and make progress. You will also be expected to access online resources as part of the course to further enhance your independent study skills.
What do I need to bring to my English and maths lessons? For maths each student must bring: • A pen. • A pencil. • A pencil sharpener. • An eraser. • A 30cm ruler. • A protractor • A scientific calculator (for GCSE) • For English each student must bring: • A pen. • A highlighter. What does English and maths look like at Bolton College? You will be expected to attend one class a week for each subject (2.5 hours a week). These sessions form part of your study programme timetable and are compulsory. In both English and 16
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