Print Functional Skills Maths - Entry 3
WD0149
(Women Only)
Do you want to boost your maths skills and confidence? This Functional Skills Maths Entry 3 course is designed to help you develop your abilities in number, measure, shape & space and handling data. This course is perfect for anyone looking to improve their maths skills for everyday life or further study. You'll work towards a nationally recognised Entry 3 qualification in Functional Maths and will be assessed at the end of the course.
Course Content
This course covers:
Number
Count, read, write, order and compare numbers up to 1000
Add and subtract using three-digit whole numbers
Divide three-digit whole numbers by single and double digit whole numbers and express remainders
Multiply two-digit whole numbers by single and double digit whole numbers
Approximate by rounding numbers less than 1000 to the nearest 10 or 100 and use this rounded answer to check results
Recognise and continue linear sequences of numbers up to 100
Read, write and understand thirds, quarters, fifths and tenths including equivalent forms
Read, write and use decimals up to two decimal places
Recognise and continue sequences that involve decimals
Measure Shape and Space
Calculate with money using decimal notation and express money correctly in writing in pounds and pence
Round amounts of money to the nearest £1 or 10p
Read, measure and record time using am and pm
Read time from analogue and 24 hour digital clocks in hours and minutes
Use and compare measures of length, capacity, weight and temperature using metric or imperial units to the nearest labelled or unlabelled division
Compare metric measures of length including millimetres, centimetres, metres and kilometres
Compare measures of weight including grams and kilograms
Compare measures of capacity including millilitres and litres
Use a suitable instrument to measure mass and length
Sort 2-D and 3-D shapes using properties including lines of symmetry, length, right angles, angles including in rectangles and triangles
Handling Data
Use appropriate positional vocabulary to describe position and direction including eight compass points and including full/half/quarter turns
Extract information from lists, tables, diagrams and charts and create frequency tables
Interpret information, to make comparisons and record changes, from different formats including bar charts and simple line graphs
Organise and represent information in appropriate ways including tables, diagrams, simple line graphs and bar charts
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
You need to be working toward Entry Level 3 Maths.
You will need to sit a computer-based initial assessment to show your current level of maths.
First Class Requirements
You are expected to have an A4 writing pad, a ring-binder or folders as well as pencils, a rubber, a 3cm ruler and a highlighter pen. You will also need a Scientific calculator - preferably one of the Casio FX series.
Assessment Methods
Your progress will be assessed through an exam at the College. You'll have one exam with the option of two re-sits if needed. Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3 is often an entry requirement for many Level 1 courses so this course can open doors to further learning!
Additional Information
This course requires a significant level of commitment from you. If you're willing to commit to the course and the College, we will fully support you. You'll need an A4 writing pad, a ring-binder or folders, pencils, a rubber, a 30cm ruler and a highlighter pen. A scientific calculator (preferably a Casio FX series) is also required. You will be expected to do at least 3 to 4 hours of homework per week.
