If you have completed Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths or you are not quite ready for Level 1, this course is designed to help you build confidence and improve your maths skills. You will practise adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole and decimal numbers, as well as working with fractions, decimals, and percentages in real-life situations. This course is not accredited, but it will prepare you for further study in Functional Skills Maths.
Course details
| Qualification name | Non regulated Adult skills formula funded provision, Entry Level, Maths, 13 to 20 hrs |
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| Qualification level | Entry Level |
| Awarding organisation | Generic award - no awarding body |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course type | Essential Skills |
| Course hours | Part-time |
| Course start date | 12th April 2027 |
| Cost | £0.00 |
| Cost description | See college website for information on fees and funding options |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.
Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
To join this course, you should have maths skills at Entry Level 3 or equivalent, along with English/ESOL skills at the same level. All new students must take an assessment before enrolling. Assessment dates are updated regularly on our website. If you are progressing from Functional Skills Entry Level 3, you may be invited to join based on your attendance and homework completion from the previous academic year.
View the key features of this course.
1. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers with and without a calculator. 2. Compare and order decimal numbers up to three decimal places. 3. Work out fraction and percentage parts of quantities.
Understand how the course will be delivered.
You will have one lesson per week, where you will learn through a mix of tutor-led activities, discussions, and independent work. The sessions will be engaging, with a focus on real-life maths that you can use every day. The lessons will be practical, making maths relevant to your everyday life so you can apply what you learn in real situations. You will strengthen your skills in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole and decimal numbers, as well as working with fractions, decimals
Find out what material you will need.
You will need a calculator, writing materials, a notebook, and a geometry set to complete your work in class. To complete homework and reinforce your learning, you must have access to a computer or tablet connected to the internet. A mobile phone alone may not be suitable for completing all assignments, so it is important to have a device that allows you to work efficiently on your maths tasks.
If you successfully complete this course, you may be able to progress to the the Functional Skills Maths Level 1 programme in September 2025. Your tutor will assess your progress at the end of the term and advise you on the best next step. This decision will be based on your attendance, homework completion, assessment results, and progress towards your learning targets.
| Name | Morley College London Waterloo Campus |
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| Address |
61 Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7HT Find on Google maps |
| Website | https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/waterloo-centre/ |
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