C2800 - (TSCR) Becoming confident with numbers - shapes and measurements (E3)

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Start Date: 10/06/2026      End Date: 15/07/2026        Start Time: 09:30      End Time: 12:00        Hours per Week: 2.50      No of Weeks: 6
Fees:      £10.00 (tuition)     £183.00 (overseas)     £0.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Kasia Jarczewska        No of Places: 10
Idea Store Watney Market

Course Overview

Course Overview
This is a Becoming Confident with Numbers and Mental Maths course which is perfect for anyone who wants to sharpen their maths skills. We’ll cover the essentials like arithmetic and estimation but with a practical twist that fits right into your everyday life.
Whether you're figuring out your weekly budget, estimating costs at work, or solving real-life puzzles without reaching for a calculator, this course helps you build confidence and speed. You’ll discover clever visual methods, boost your mental maths, and learn to use key maths vocabulary like a pro.
By the end, you’ll be solving problems faster, smarter, and with a smile. Maths won’t just make sense it’ll make your life easier.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Round and estimate confidently in everyday situations—adjust numbers to the nearest 10, 100, or 1, mentally add and subtract, and predict totals for shopping, bills, or budgeting with ease.
* Draw and diagram maths problems using bar models and visuals—break down wordy scenarios, plan step-by-step solutions, and build confidence in tackling multi-step challenges involving fractions and percentages.
* Apply mental strategies and use calculators to work out discounts and bills—quickly find common percentages like 10%, 20%, or 50%, estimate savings using the “10% method,” and check accuracy with digital tools.
* Estimate and calculate budgets for real-life goals—work out weekly or monthly income and spending, create savings plans for holidays or home projects, and solve problems involving shared costs or discounts.
* Use visual methods and mental maths to check answers, simplify problems, and make informed decisions—whether you're managing money, interpreting data, or solving practical challenges at work or home.
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
You will need to complete a diagnostic tool used to evaluate your current skills and knowledge before starting a course. It helps identify your strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring that the course content is tailored to your needs. By understanding your baseline skills the tutor will adjust teaching methods and provide targeted support, enhancing your learning experience and helping you achieve your goals effectively.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
Please bring:
• A folder
• Pens & pencils
• Lined A4 paper
• A smartphone (if you have one)
• Calculator
• Protractor
We will give you the WIFI details in the first lesson.
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
At the start of the course, your tutor will talk with you about which parts of your Maths you need to practise most and help you create an individual learning plan. Throughout the course, you will have a tutorial meeting to discuss your strengths, areas for improvement, and any problems you may have. You will keep a folder with your work, which will help you review your learning outside of class. Your tutor will give you regular feedback on your class work and homework to help you improve. To make progress, you need to attend all your classes and do work outside of class.

You will lose your place if your attendance is less than 80%
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There is no examination for this course. You will agree individual learning goals with your tutor which you must achieve by the end of the course.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
There are also other courses you can do after or at the same time as this course:
• Getting ready for Functional Skills Maths Level 1&2
• Functional Skills Maths Level 1&2
• Digital Skills Entry 3/Level 1
• Digital Skills in the workplace: Using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Please ask your teacher for more information or contact functionalskills@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Other info

Other info
One of our aims is to help you make progress in work or future studies. We also want to help you participate in your communities and become an active citizen. In our classes, you will develop important skills that employers value and that will help you in everyday life. Here’s what you will learn:
• Communication Skills: You will learn to speak and write more clearly and confidently. This includes practising conversations for work, writing emails, and filling out forms.
• Decision-Making: You will learn how to make good choices by evaluating different options and thinking critically about situations.
• Teamwork: You will learn how to work well with others.
• Problem-Solving: You will develop the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions, useful in both work and daily life.
• Time Management: You will practice managing your time effectively, including setting goals and meeting deadlines.

By improving these skills, you will increase your chances of finding a job, advancing in your career, and becoming an active member of your community.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
We can help you if you tell us you have a learning difficulty, disability or other support needs. Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class.
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