(Women Only)
Do you want to boost your maths skills and build your confidence? This Functional Skills Maths Level 1 course is designed to help you do just that! You'll develop your abilities in number, measure, shape and space and handling data. This course is perfect for anyone looking to gain a nationally recognised Level 1 qualification in Functional Maths.
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.
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 Level 1 Maths.
You will need to sit a computer-based initial assessment to show your current level of maths.
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.
Your progress will be assessed through an exam at the College. You'll have one exam sitting and the option of two re-sits if needed. Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is often an entry requirement for many Level 2 courses, so this is a great stepping stone to further learning!
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 throughout your learning journey. You will 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. Expect to dedicate at least 3 to 4 hours per week to homework.