Maths for work and life - part 1 (E3)

About this course

The course develops practical numeracy through situations such as shopping, budgeting, reading timetables and planning daily activities. Participants practise adding totals, checking change, working with simple budgets, measuring quantities and solving problems step by step. Tutor guidance is provided while learners work at their own pace. The course also introduces maths vocabulary in English to help participants communicate about calculations and everyday tasks in work and life contexts.

What you'll learn

• Apply basic calculations to everyday and work-related tasks
• Calculate costs, totals and change in shopping situations
• Use simple budgets to plan spending
• Read timetables and organise activities using time
• Measure quantities for practical tasks
• Use English vocabulary related to maths and everyday problem-solving

Is this course right for you?

This beginner-level course is intended for learners developing fundamental maths skills for everyday and work situations. Activities use familiar contexts, with tutor guidance and opportunities to work at an individual pace.