Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note you must undertake a BKSB initial and diagnostic test online to determine your level before you can book on this course. Please fill in an enquiry form here and let us know if you have already gained a qualification in Maths. 

Course Code: 25099

Teacher: This course is being taught by Maria.

What is this course about?

This Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 1 course is delivered face to face.

This course will give you the tools and strategies to update numeracy skills including: numbers, calculations, money, time, temperature, positional vocabulary, 2D&3D shapes, length, weight, capacity, representing information, charts and tables.

The course is split into 2 parts:

Preparing to study Functional Skills maths – will prepare you to study a Functional Skills qualification course. In this time your teacher will also assess you, to see if you are ready for a qualification course. At the end of part 1 you will either progress on to part 2 or you will stay on part 1 for a little longer.

You will be taught by a qualified teacher guiding you through the course.  

Who is this course for?

For people who want to gain a first recognised qualification in Maths to allow them to progress to further study, education or career progression.

Entry Requirements to do this course:

You will be asked to undertake a BKSB test online to determine your level.  Please also tells us on enquiry whether you have already gained a qualification in Maths.

How you will be assessed?

Your teacher will assess the Number, Measure, Shape, Space and Handling Data skills. You will be given opportunities to practice English as the maths problems will be contextualised on a variety of topics such as Food and Drink, Services, Travel. You will have an opportunity to practice mock papers and your teacher will examine you using an internally assessed paper allowing 25 minutes to solve the non-calculator paper and 65 minutes to solve the calculator paper.

How much studying will I need to do outside of the lesson?

For best results we recommend approximately 5 hours weekly.

What learners need to bring/supply

Writing implements (including a highlighter), a ruler, a calculator and a notebook.

Course dates: Wednesday 18th September 2024 to Wednesday 5th February 2025.
Please note there are no classes on 30th October 2024, 25th December 2024 and 1st January 2025.

The next steps…

During this course we will talk to you about your next steps which could include further education, volunteering or employment. Please click here to see the full range of courses we offer.

We have programmes that can support you with your next steps in skills and employment. For further information please see our information, advice and guidance page.

NOTE: This course is for Hertfordshire Residents Only - *With the exception of the registration fee, this course/workshop is fully funded by The Education & Skills Funding Agency for adults who meet a set criteria - please see further details under the 'Further Information' heading.