Functional Skills Maths Entry 1

About this course

The course develops foundational number skills through addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages and money. Learners also explore measurement, area, perimeter and the properties of shapes, then collect, organise and interpret information using tables and charts. Teaching is delivered remotely through tasks, activities and classwork, with learning checked throughout the sessions. Practical problems provide contexts for applying mathematical knowledge, and formal Functional Skills Maths exams form part of the assessment.

What you'll learn

• Apply the four basic arithmetic operations to practical problems
• Use fractions, decimals, percentages and money in everyday calculations
• Measure, calculate area and perimeter, and identify properties of shapes
• Organise, interpret and represent information in simple tables and charts
• Solve straightforward problems in familiar everyday contexts

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for complete beginners, as no prior maths experience is required. It suits learners able to take part in remote sessions, complete class tasks and activities, and undertake formal Functional Skills Maths assessment.

• No previous maths experience is required
• Teaching and classwork are completed remotely
• Formal Functional Skills Maths exams are included in the assessment