Becoming confident with numbers: handling information and data (entry 3)

About this course

Participants practise extracting information from charts, tables and graphs, including everyday examples such as timetables and bar charts. The course also covers collecting and organising data through tally charts, comparing figures and prices, and calculating totals and simple averages. Problem-solving activities are supported by the development of maths vocabulary in English, helping learners discuss data. Teaching is guided by a tutor, with learners working at their own pace.

What you'll learn

• Read information presented in charts, tables and graphs
• Collect and organise information using tally charts
• Compare and interpret data from everyday examples
• Calculate simple totals and averages

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled Beginner and focuses on foundational skills for handling information and data. It uses everyday examples and includes maths vocabulary in English. Learning is undertaken at the learner’s own pace with tutor guidance.

• Work is completed at an individual pace with tutor guidance