Print Maths Prepare for your Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE
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Are you thinking about studying GCSE Maths or Functional Skills Maths Level 2 next year? This course is designed to help you prepare! Whether you're already a student at RHACC or new to the college, this course will give you a solid foundation. You'll become familiar with the content, level, and expectations of a Level 2 Maths qualification, building your confidence with the support of our friendly tutors.
Course Content
This course covers:
Number: Compound interest and repeated percentage change, working with standard form
Algebra: Its language and rules, substituting into formulae, re-arranging and solving equations
Geometry: Angle properties in shapes, areas and volumes
Graphs: Co-ordinates and using linear equations to construct graphs
Statistics: Finding averages from grouped data, constructing and interpreting charts
Probability: Working out probabilities and solving problems using tree diagrams, two way tables and Venn diagrams
Level 2 Diagnostic Assessment: Identify areas needing further practice and set individual learning targets.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
You should have achieved Functional Skills Maths Level 1 within the last 12 months.
OR you can complete a Maths initial assessment to evidence your level of maths.
First Class Requirements
You should bring along an A4 writing pad, pen, pencil, highlighter. You should also have a calculator, protractor, compass, 30cm ruler, rubber. You need to bring these resources with you to each session.
Attendance Requirements
To successfully complete this course, you must commit to 100% attendance and punctuality.
Assessment Methods
Your maths skills will be assessed and developed through a folder of work and a Personal Learning Plan (PLP). Your tutor will mark the work you produce as you progress through the course.
By enrolling on a Maths course, you can develop your problem-solving, quantitative reasoning, communication, and time management skills. Mathematical knowledge is very important in STEM jobs and many other fields. For example, healthcare professionals need maths skills to treat patients, understand medical tests, and operate medical equipment. Maths is a basic skill in most occupations.
Further Study Options
By enrolling on a Maths course you can develop your problem solving, quantitative reasoning, communication and time management skills including working to deadlines. Mathematical knowledge is very important in STEM jobs and in many other jobs. For example, health care professionals need maths skills to treat patients, understand medical tests, and operate medical equipment. In fact, maths is a basic skill in most occupations.
This course will prepare you for studying GCSE Maths or Functional Skills Level 2 Maths.
Additional Information
Please bring an A4 writing pad, pen, pencil, and highlighter to each session. You should also have a calculator, protractor, compass, 30cm ruler, and rubber.
