Functional Skills Maths – Level 1 Distance Learning

Your course offers you an opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You will study flexibly, in your own time, but with a tutor to support you.

This course covers:
Number
Read, write, order and compare large numbers (up to one million)
Recognise and use positive and negative numbers
Multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals by 10, 100, 1000
Use multiplication facts and make connections with division facts
Use simple formulae expressed in words for one or two-step operations
Calculate the squares of one-digit and two-digit numbers
Follow the order of precedence of operators
Read, write, order and compare common fractions and mixed numbers
Find fractions of whole number quantities or measurements
Read, write, order and compare decimals up to three decimal places
Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals up to two decimal places
Approximate by rounding to a whole number or to one or two decimal places
Read, write, order and compare percentages in whole numbers
Calculate percentages of quantities, including simple percentage increases and decreases by 5% and multiples thereof
Estimate answers to calculations using fractions and decimals
Recognise and calculate equivalences between common fractions, percentages and decimals, work with simple ratio and direct proportions.
Measure Shape and Space
Calculate simple interest in multiples of 5% on amounts of money
Calculate discounts in multiples of 5% on amounts of money
Convert between units of length, weight, capacity, money and time
Recognise and make use of simple scales on maps and drawings
Calculate the area and perimeter of simple shapes including those that are made up of a combination of rectangles
Calculate the volumes of cubes and cuboids
Draw 2-D shapes and demonstrate an understanding of line symmetry and knowledge of the relative size of angles
Interpret plans, elevations and nets of simple 3-D shapes
Use angles when describing position and direction, and measure angles in degrees.
Handling Data
Represent discrete data in tables, diagrams and charts including pie charts, bar charts and line graphs
Group discrete data and represent grouped data graphically
Find the mean and range of a set of quantities
Understand probability on a scale from 0 (impossible) to 1 (certain) and use probabilities to compare the likelihood of events
Use equally likely outcomes to find the probabilities of simple events and express them as fractions of combined events, recording the information using diagrams or tables.

You will use the Century platform to develop your Maths skills using the online learning resources, progress checks and exam practise. You will also have regular tutorials with a college tutor as well as a mock exam day held in college.
We will be here to support you every step of the way!

You need to have established skills at Level 1 Maths and Level 1 English as a minimum.
You will need to sit a computer based initial assessment to indicate and evidence your current level of Maths and English.
You will also need to have strong study skills to be able to manage your time to study at home.

The assessment is an exam which will take place in College. You will have one exam and the option of two re-sits if you need it. On successful completion of this course you can progress to Functional Skills Maths L2.

If you have already achieved GCSE Maths grade C/4 or higher then maths courses will not be free for you and you will need to pay a fee, please discuss this with college staff when you come to enrol.
Please be aware that there is a significant level of commitment required from you in order to successfully complete this course. If you are willing to commit to the course and the College in this way then we will support you through the course.
You will be expected to do at least 3 to 4 hours of work per week. You will need to have an A4 writing pad, a ring-binder or folders as well as pencils, a rubber, a 30cm ruler and a highlighter pen. You will also need a Scientific calculator - preferably one of the Casio FX series.
Please note that tutors may occasionally be changed at short notice. While teaching styles may vary, we ensure consistent quality across all of our courses. For this reason, a change of tutor does not qualify for a refund.