(Women Only)
Are you interested in studying GCSE Maths next year? This course is designed to help you get ready! Whether you're already a RHACC learner or new to the college, this course will familiarise you with the content, level, and expectations of a Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE Maths qualification. You'll build confidence in your maths skills with the support of our experienced tutors.
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.
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.
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.
To successfully complete this course, you must commit to 100% attendance and punctuality.
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 important in STEM jobs and many other occupations.
If you successfully complete this course you can then progress onto the GCSE Maths course.
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.
Please bring an A4 writing pad, pen, pencil, highlighter, calculator, protractor, compass, 30cm ruler, and rubber to each session.