Maths - Functional Skills

This course is perfect for improving your maths skills, either for work or further study. We offer courses at all levels in a friendly, supportive environment so that you can develop the skills you need. All evening courses are once a week. Most daytime courses are also once a week, but in some cases, the course runs over two afternoons to fit in with school finishing times.

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  • What you will study
    • Number calculating with whole numbers, fractions and decimals, using percentages, estimating and checking your answers with and without a calculator.
    • Measurement of shapes, spaces and time using standard measures to calculate flat and 3D shapes, areas, speed etc.
    • Handling data – understanding and using charts, tables, graphs, timetables etc.
  • Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements:

    • You will sit a short initial assessment of your reading and writing skills so that we can place you at the appropriate level
    • Please bring any previous maths certificates with you so that we can take your prior learning into account
  • Assessment

    Functional skills in maths is assessed by a single examination. Students are entered when they are ready for assessment.

  • Moving Forward

    You can progress to the next level of functional skills maths or to GCSE maths.

  • Duration

    1 Year

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