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SL Maths (All Levels)
Course Summary
Course Code: WEBD72
Start Date: Various
Start Time and Lesson Duration: for hours
Duration: lessons over week(s)
Location: ACL Clacton
Fee: Free Help
Description
This course is for anyone who has a learning difficulty or disability and would like to improve their maths skills for everyday life, to increase independence or to improve work prospects. You will work at your own pace and will have the opportunity to work towards a qualification.
Courses are available in all our centres on a variety of days and times.
You will need to attend a pre-course meeting with a tutor to complete an assessment before starting this course. At the meeting, you will be able to discuss all the options available to you and any concerns you may have.
To book, please call 0345 603 7635 and ask for a place on an SL Maths pre-course meeting.
What Qualification/level is this course?
This course is suitable for adults with learning disabilities who wish to improve their maths skills. You will work towards a Functional Skills qualification. You will discuss the level of qualification you will be working towards with your tutor.
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 may 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, time, money, percentages, and fractions.
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 will need to bring a pen, pencil, ruler, lined paper and a folder for your work.
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.
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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