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Maths Functional Skills  

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Course Summary

Course Code: WEBD65  

Start Date: Various   

Start Time and Lesson Duration:  for hours

Duration:  lessons over  week(s)

Location: ACL Clacton  or Online 

Fee: Free    Help 


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Description

This course is for anyone who needs to improve their Maths skills for their everyday life, to increase their career prospects or to gain access to further or higher education. You will work towards a qualification. Classes are available at all our centres on a variety of days and times.

You will need to complete an assessment and attend a pre-course interview with a tutor before starting this course, during which you will be able to discuss all the options available to you and any concerns you may have. Click on 'How to Enrol' button on the right-hand side of this page to book your assessment & interview.

You can attend this course in the centre or online from your computer at home . If you wish to attend online then please call 0345 603 7635.

What Qualification/level is this course?
This course is suitable for anyone working towards a Functional Skills qualification. You will discuss the level of qualification you will be working towards with your tutor. You will be unable to choose which level you do as the level you will work towards will be based around your Initial Assessment and Diagnostic 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 anyone who needs to improve their maths skills to become functional in their everyday lives and work or to gain access to further or higher education. You will work towards a qualification. You will also have additional homework to complete outside of the classroom and must be able to commit to completing this.

What can I expect to learn?
The course will consist of various topics such as: Using the four main methods of calculation, working with fractions, decimals and percentages, analysing data from charts and graph, finding the area and perimeter of shapes, working with a variety of units of measure, time and weight and converting measurements. Depending on your level you may also cover, ratio, angles and algebra.

How will I learn?
Your tutor will use several different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of materials and websites, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio.

How will I know how well I am doing?
You will complete weekly Individual Learning Plan and will have regular discussions with your tutor. You will be expected to complete homework each week and your tutor will give you feedback on this. Throughout the course you will complete regular assessments in order to see progress.

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 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.

 

Location

ACL Clacton  
St. Osyth Road  
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex  
CO15 3BN  

You will be given the option for Online attendance during enrolment

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