Course description
Functional Maths Level 1 - Pre-GCSE - PT Evening
Functional Skills Maths at Entry level 1 to 3.
Suitability - Who should attend?
No formal requirements necessary however Grade E in GCSE Maths or Functional skills Maths at Entry 3 are useful.
To successfully receive a course offer, you will need to pass the initial assessment. After passing the initial assessment, you will be offered a place in the introductory period of the course (the first 6 weeks starting in September) during which time you will be assessed again to secure a permanent place on the course.
Questions in the initial assessment which will take place during enrolment will be from the following topics. All questions are at Foundation level (Grade 1/2/3).
Topics to revise for the assessment include:
Number:
- Percentage
- Divide/ multiply integer/decimals
- Negative number; +, , X, /
- Index numbers
- Fractions; +, , X, / , Equivalent Fractions
- Ratio
- Geometry
- 3D shapes; properties
- Top and side views(elevations)
- Area perimeter
- Probability and statistics
- Simple calculation of probability
- Average, range
Who is the course for?
This course is for students who need to improve their maths skills in order to progress to Level 1 or 2 or GCSE and further study.
Course delivery details
Students are taught as a group for 2 hours per week. They should also do a substantial amount of homework. Lessons are on Tuesday starting at 5 pm. The time and day for next year will be confirmed in the interview.
Continuing Studies
The course will support students to progress to further study or a career.
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