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Course Overview

Course Overview
This accredited Functional Skills Maths course will help you to practise and learn new maths skills and apply maths in the workplace and everyday situations. You will study fractions and percentages, ratio and proportion, measurement, shape and space, and focus on improving problem solving skills and thinking mathematically in everyday life contexts.

Objectives

Objectives
Objective 1
Objective 1
Be able to work out price reductions, interest or percentage change by finding a percentage or fraction part of a number;
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 2
Be able to measure an object and work out its perimeter, area and volume using units of measure correctly;
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Objective 3
Objective 3
Use proportion to solve problems involving quantities, e.g. to check if there is enough time or materials
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Objective 4
Objective 4
Have completed at least 5 modules from BKSB or Activelearn to promote self-study.
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Objective 5
Objective 5
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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
You should have your maths skills at Entry 3 on entry to course, and your reading comprehension skills in English must be at least at Level 1.
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Equipment Required

Equipment Required
You will need to log in to a variety of online platforms as well as some class sessions.
You will need to bring to class; an A4 pad, pens, pencils, a calculator and ruler.
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What courses can I go on to?

What courses can I go on to?
● Functional Skills courses - Maths Level 2
● Further study
● Work
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What examination is there?

What examination is there?
You will be assessed in class by one to one, summative and formative assessments and tutorials. There is a Pearson Edexcel exam at the end of the course.
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How will I know I am making progress?

How will I know I am making progress?
As well as having multiple opportunities for self-assessment, you will be assessed throughout the course on your progress. You will discuss your progress with the tutor at regular intervals, which will help you get exam-ready in terms of your maths skills and confidence. You will then decide on your next steps.
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Other Info

Other Info
Come and see one of our experienced and friendly advisors. For further information, email functionalskills@towerhamlets.gov.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
Extra support for travel is available, certain criteria apply
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Y6935
Jagdeep Chatha
21/02/2023
25/05/2023
7.50 hrs per wk
10 weeks
£0.00 (tuition)
Tuition Fee
£0.00 (concessionary)
Conc Fee
£713.00 (overseas)
Overseas Fee
18