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Start Date: 15/09/2026      End Date: 15/12/2026        Start Time: 12:30      End Time: 15:00        Hours per Week: 4.50      No of Weeks: 13
Fees:      £25.00 (tuition)     £746.00 (overseas)     £10.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Jagdeep Chatha        No of Places: 16

Course Overview

Course Overview
Did you know you can build your confidence in maths and get ready for your Functional Skills Maths Level 2 qualification?
This Getting Ready for Functional Skills Maths Level 2 course, held twice a week, is designed to help you develop the skills you need before starting the full qualification. You will practise working with large numbers, including positive and negative values, and learn how to carry out calculations, evaluate expressions and use simple formulae with confidence.
You will also develop your understanding of fractions, decimals and percentages, learning how to compare values and work out changes accurately. Through practical activities, you will build the confidence to use maths more independently in everyday and work situations.
You will learn in a friendly and supportive environment, working at your own pace with guidance from your tutor. By the end of the course, you will feel more confident using maths and ready to progress to the Functional Skills Maths Level 2 qualification or further study.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* • Number and Money Skills: Calculate costs, budgets and balances using whole numbers, decimals and negative numbers
* • Percentages: Work out percentages, discounts and simple interest to make informed decisions
* • Data and Information: Read, organise and compare information using fractions, decimals and simple data
* • Measurement and Space: Calculate area, perimeter and volume, and use shapes and measurements in practical tasks
* Design Your Dream Space: Use scale drawings, coordinates, and 2-D/3-D shapes to map, plan, and place everything from garden layouts to furniture arrangements, your inner architect will thank you.
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
This course is for learners working at Level 2.
It is suitable for adults aged 19 and over who have completed a Level 1 qualification or be able to demonstrate the skills and language at the required level. You should have an understanding of Maths operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), familiarity with fractions, decimals, and percentages, or be able to demonstrate skills required at this level.
This means you will learn how to use maths skills to solve different types of problems step by step.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
Please bring to every lesson:
• A folder
• Pens & pencils
• Lined A4 paper
• A calculator
• A reusable water bottle
We will give you the WIFI details in the first lesson.
If you do not have access to a smart phone or a computer, speak to your tutor.

You will also need a personal Gmail account to access the Google classroom, which will be used for submitting coursework and accessing course materials. If you do not have a Gmail account speak to your tutor.
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
From the start of your course, your tutor will talk with you about what you can do well and how you can achieve more. You will receive regular feedback and tutorials guiding you on how to develop your skills. Your studies and work outside the classroom (through Google Classroom) will be essential towards your progression and success on the course. In addition, you will keep a learning diary to form the basis of discussions with your tutor on what you need to work on. You will also develop the skills needed to self-assess and analyse your own strengths and areas for development.
Working with numbers - Basic arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It also focuses on understanding and working with fractions, decimals, and percentages, and applying these skills in real-life contexts like budgeting, estimating, and rounding.
Measure, Shape and Space - Apply measurements in various contexts, such as cooking or construction, and how to calculate area, perimeter, and volume. Additionally, focus on recognising and working with shapes and spatial relationships.
Handling Data - Collect, organise, and interpret data from charts, graphs, and tables, while using averages, ranges, and other basic statistical measures. You'll learn to apply this data to solve problems, such as comparing prices or analysing local and national trends.
Problem Solving - Use mathematical reasoning to tackle everyday problems. You'll apply these skills to real-world scenarios, like planning a journey to work, school or a holidays and managing finances.
At the end of the course, you will discuss your progress and what to do next with your tutor.
You need to attend at least 80% of your classes.
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None for this course, this course is to get you ready for the exam course.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
There are other courses you can do after or at the same time as this course:
• Functional Skills Maths Level 2
• Functional Skills English Level 1 & 2
• English grammar skills: using tenses and sentence structures confidently (level 1)
• English writing skills: improving spelling, punctuation and proofreading (level 1)
• 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 Functional Skills email: functionalskills@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Other info

Other info
This course will help you build confidence in your everyday life. You will develop important skills such as:
• Communication – speaking and writing clearly and confidently
• Teamwork – working with others in class
• Problem-solving – understanding and completing simple tasks
• Confidence – taking part in activities and trying new things
• Decision-Making - evaluating different options and thinking critically about situations.
• Time Management - managing your time effectively, including setting goals and meeting deadlines.

These skills will support you in your daily life, further learning, and future work opportunities.
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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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