Qualify with Numbers
Aimed at learners who wish to develop their skills in mathematics to help them gain their first formal accredited Maths qualification - Functional Skills Level 1 - 603/4996/7
What You Learn
Use of number and the number system
Learners are expected to be able to count in steps of various sizes, including negative numbers; read, write, and understand positive whole numbers to one million. They can order and compare whole numbers of any size, and fractions, ratios, and decimals and recognise the effect of multiplying and dividing by powers of 10, 100, and 1000. They can identify, compare, and extend a range of numerical and spatial patterns, use, understand, and calculate with fractions, decimals, and percentages, and calculate simple interest.
Use of common measures, shape, and space
Learners are expected to be able to work out simple relationships between common units of measurement to define quantities, also involving mathematical terms for position and direction. They can apply and use calculations with common measures including money, time, length, weight, and capacity. They can visualise, draw and describe 2-D and 3-D shapes and use properties of 2-D shapes in calculations.
Handle information and data
Learners are expected to be able to select, construct, and interpret a range of statistical diagrams in various contexts; and select and use methods and forms to present and describe outcomes. They can extract and interpret information from tables, diagrams, charts, and graphs; apply simple statistics and recognise features of charts to summarise and compare sets of data; recognise and use the probability scale and interpret probabilities.
Solving mathematical problems and decision making
Learners at Level 1 are expected to be able to use the knowledge and skills listed above to recognise and obtain a solution or solutions to a straightforward problem. A straightforward problem is one that requires learners to either work through one step or process or to work through more than one connected step or process.
Course Information
Course Duration: 40 hours
Course Locations: Maidstone, Whitstable, Ashford
Course Cost: Free, for eligible candidates.
Incentives: £100 Love 2 Shop Voucher or £100 The Dining Out Voucher