Foundation Tier
Build Your Core Skills
GCSE Maths Foundation Tier
This Foundation Tier course is structured around essential maths skills typically covered in the GCSE Foundation syllabus. It includes topics such as number operations, basic algebra, geometry, data handling, and more. The focus is on developing a working knowledge of mathematical methods used in everyday contexts and assessments.
Who This Course Is For
- Learners following the GCSE Foundation Tier specification
- Students preparing for exams where grades 1–5 are assessed
- Individuals revisiting core maths topics
What You’ll Achieve
- Key mathematical operations and number skills
- How to solve problems using ratios, percentages, and basic algebra
- Methods for interpreting graphs and handling data
Course Structure
GCSE Maths Foundation Tier
September
Module 1: Number Basics
- Place value & number types
- Operations with integers and decimals
- Factors, multiples, primes
- Powers and roots (square, cube, indices)
October
Module 2: Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
- Simplifying and comparing fractions
- Operations with fractions
- Converting between decimals, fractions, percentages
- Percentage calculations (increase, decrease, reverse)
November
Module 3: Ratio & Proportion
- Simplifying and using ratios
- Direct and inverse proportion
- Best buy and unitary method problems
- Speed, density, pressure (formula-based)
December
Module 4: Algebra Basics
- Algebraic notation and simplifying
- Expanding brackets and factorising
- Substitution into expressions
- Using and forming formulae
January
Module 5: Equations & Inequalities
- Solving one- and two-step equations
- Rearranging simple formulae
- Solving linear inequalities and representing them
- Simultaneous equations (graphical and algebraic methods)
February
Module 6: Sequences & Functions
- Describing and continuing sequences
- nth term rules (linear and quadratic)
- Function notation (Higher)
- Mapping and inverse functions (Higher)
March
Module 7: Graphs & Coordinate Geometry
- Coordinates and straight-line graphs
- Gradient and y-intercept
- Real-life graphs (distance-time, conversion)
- Quadratic and other curves (Higher)
April
Module 8: Geometry: Properties & Angles
- Angles on lines and in polygons
- Triangle and quadrilateral properties
- Congruence and similarity
- Circle theorems (Higher)
May
Module 9: Perimeter, Area & Volume
- Perimeter and area of standard shapes
- Compound shapes
- Surface area and volume of prisms, cylinders, cones, spheres
- Units and unit conversions
June
Module 10: Probability
- The probability scale and basic events
- Sample space diagrams
- Venn diagrams and set notation
- Tree diagrams (independent and dependent events)
July
Module 11: Statistics & Data Handling
- Collecting and representing data
- Averages and range (ungrouped and grouped data)
- Charts: bar, pie, histograms (Higher)
- Scatter graphs and correlation
August
Module 12: Consolidation & Exam Practice
- Topic review and reinforcement
- Practice with mixed-topic questions
- Exam-style paper practice
- Timed tests and technique focus