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Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Course Code W24MITA05A
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Want to get more for your money? If you can confidently add, subtract, multiply and divide, this course will take you a step further in applying mathematical skills to solve problems of increasing complexity, through appropriate reasoning and decision making. You will study for a minimum of two sessions per week and sit the Edexcel Level 1 Functional maths exam at the end of the course.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals by 10, 100, 1000, use multiplication facts and make connections with division facts
  • Read, write, order and compare common fractions and mixed numbers, work out fraction parts, discounts/increases
  • Apply knowledge of ratios and direct proportions to solve real-life problems, such as scaling recipes, mixing solutions, or comparing quantities
  • Recognise and calculate equivalences between common fractions, percentages and decimals, work with simple ratio and direct proportions
  • Calculate areas and volumes from given formulae
  • Represent discrete data in tables, diagrams and charts including pie charts, bar charts and line graphs

On successful completion of the course, you will achieve the following qualification: Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics [EDEXCEL]

Class format and activities

Two lessons a week in-centre with compulsory homework. Microsoft Teams will be used as the main platform for assignments and additional learning; including discussion boards, group chats, private messaging and submitting coursework. Assessment methods: Achievement on your course will be measured by formative assessment against the learning outcomes, and a final exam. Your progress towards achieving the learning outcomes will be reviewed throughout the course. At the start of the course you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals i.e. progression to another course.

Entry requirements

Maths skills at Entry level 3 or equivalent and English/ESOL skills at Level 1 or equivalent. All new students need to take an assessment before they can enrol. Assessment dates are updated regularly on our website. Students who aim to re-take this course will only be invited if their overall attendance and timekeeping have been satisfactory so far.

What you need to know before you enrol

• This course runs twice a week and you are expected to attend every session and also the exam preparation revision classes.• Over 90% attendance and punctuality are required from all students.• This course requires some personal study time in addition to the completion of homework, please set aside an average of 8 hours per week for these activities

What you need

You will need a scientific calculator, writing materials, geometry set and a digital device with Internet access to complete online assignments.

What you can do next

• Progress onto Functional maths Level 2, GCSE Maths Foundation, vocational studies• Employment opportunities.