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Functional Skills Maths Level 2

Course Level

Level 2

Start Date

Tue 11 Mar 2025

Duration

18 weeks

FREE

Course content

  • Improve their knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical concepts, measured from their starting point to the end of the course.
  • Pass the appropriate level FS exams at the end of the course.
  • Gain confidence in selecting and applying mathematical techniques in every day and real-world situations.
  • Be more able to communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms appropriate to the information and context.
  • Acquire and use problem-solving and reasoning strategies more effectively.

About Course

Not confident with numbers?

Need a maths qualification for your work? Want to be able to use maths in your day to day?

This course will help you build your confidence and work towards your Functional Skills qualification.

Course content:

Topics covered on the functional skills syllabus include, depending on the level: understanding the relationship between numbers and ratio, fractions, decimals, percentages and calculations. 2D and 3D shapes are covered, including calculating perimeter, area, volume and investigating angles. Data handing skills are developed and learners will be able to present data in a number of different ways, such as line graphs and bar charts. Time (from minutes up to years) are covered to ensure learners are confident in telling the time and working with timings in a practical manner.

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What do I need to do this course?

  • Pen, pencil, ruler
  • Lined paper
  • Ring bound A4 folder recommended for storage of notes and handouts
  • Geometry set (protractor and pair of compasses)
  • Calculator - it must not have a graph function

Requirements

    All learners thinking of joining the Funtional Skills Maths course will be assessed prior to enrolment to determine the most suitable level of the course.

     

    The course is ideal for students who have recently attained a FS qualification and would like to move onto a higher level, or for those who have not studied maths for a while and would like to gain a recognised qualification.

What do I need to do this course?

  • Pen, pencil, ruler
  • Lined paper
  • Ring bound A4 folder recommended for storage of notes and handouts
  • Geometry set (protractor and pair of compasses)
  • Calculator - it must not have a graph function

Teaching Methods

  • The course will be delivered online via Teams. There will be a mix of learning through discovery by exploring tasks, direct input, demonstrations, worked examples, group discussion and practice questions. Resources will be available to all learners each week.


    How is your progress checked?

    During each session, the tutor will assess understanding through listening / observing and questioning. Homework will also provide information on learner progress and there will be regular ‘pulse tests’ to assess retained understanding under exam conditions.

    Towards the end of the course, there will be practice exam papers given and revision tailored to the learners.

    Extra study or practice required at home.

    There will be homework set every week; this could include:

    • Practice questions or worksheets
    • Online tasks
    • Self-study of a new topic
    • Revision

    What can I do after this course?

    If you would like to discuss further learning, employability and personal development opportunities, please let your tutor know or complete this section on your personal learning record and we will be in touch to make an information, advice and guidance appointment.

    New courses are advertised in centre and on our website regularly.

    www.cliplearning.com / Riverside Training (acisgroup.co.uk)


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Course details

  • Tutor: Rebekah Spowage
  • Time: Tue 12:30-15:30
  • Provision: QEA-LCC
  • Term: Spring
  • Duration: 18 weeks
  • Location: Online Class