What Qualification/level is this course?
This course is suitable for anyone where English is not their first language. You will be working towards a Functional Skills qualification. You will discuss the level of qualification you will be working towards with your tutor. The level you will work towards will be based around your Initial Assessment result.

Examinations Venue disclaimer
Please note, you may be required to travel to an alternative ACL Centre when taking your examination or assessment. This will be communicated to you at the earliest opportunity.

Who is the course for?
For ESOL learners who need to improve their maths skills to become functional in their everyday lives and work, or for progression in to further or higher education. You will work towards a qualification. You will also have additional work to complete outside of the classroom.

What can I expect to learn?
The course will consist of various topics such as: Using addition, division, multiplication, and subtraction. Plus, topics such as estimation, averages, percentages, and fractions. At the higher levels you will also analyse data from charts and graph, find the area and perimeter of shapes, work with a variety of units of measure, time and weight and convert measurements.

How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of authentic materials, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio. You will also be set homework each week and must be able to commit to completing this.

How will I know how well I am doing?
Your tutor will give you regular feedback, both verbal and written. You will also have an Individual Learner Plan with personalised targets, to help you to acheive your goal.

Will I have to do any work at home ?
Yes. Your tutor will advise you of additional work that you need to complete. You need to make sure that you allow enough time to complete this each week.

What will I need to provide?
You may also want a pen, pencil, ruler, lined paper, and a folder for your work. You will need a calculator when you take your exam - it is a good idea to use the same one throughout your course, so you get used to it. You will not be able to use your phone as a calculator in your exam.

Are there any other costs?
No.

What can I do next?
You can progress to other courses. Your tutor will advise as to which is the most suitable. The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.