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Multiply: Get Ready for Functional Skills Exams
Course details
Course code
Q00012313Course date
Number of classes
22 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Alice LyndenFee:
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you鈥檙e not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
What you'll learn:
Understand how to do calculations with large numbers, including multiplications with decimals and divisions with remainders.
Express and work with fractions and their equivalents.
Understand and make calculations with money, weights, and temperatures using imperial and metric units.
Develop your understanding of 2-D and 3-D shapes, including symmetry, angles, and other properties.
Interpret, group, and compare data in frequency tables, diagrams, and charts.
This is a preparation course for the Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or Level 2 qualification. It is a non-accredited maths course.
The aim of this programme is to help you start your functional maths course with the prior knowledge you鈥檒l need.
Before you can enrol on this course, you鈥檒l do a skills check. Don鈥檛 worry, this isn鈥檛 an exam. It鈥檚 for us to make sure you get on the right course for your level. Our friendly team will contact you to start your skills check as part of your booking.
When you complete this introductory course, you will be ready to take the functional skills level 1 course in maths.
There are 鈥済et ready鈥 courses between every level to help you succeed at the next step.
What to expect
This preparation course for functional skills in maths takes up to 55 hours to complete. It gives you more opportunities to learn the numeracy skills required for a level 1 functional skills course.
Please note that you鈥檒l need an internet connection to study this math
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.
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