Maths (Functional Skills) Level 1

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Functional Skills Maths is all about problem solving, where questions are set in a contextual situation. Students are then required to decide what mathematical skills are required to progress. This will require students to develop their literacy skills, being able to understand what information is necessary from that which is being given to them.

What will I study in Maths (Functional Skills) Level 1?

Questions given to the students should expose them to a wide variety of real-life problems, allowing them to recognise the maths in their lives around them.

Topics include Number, Measure and Data (not Algebra).

Entry Requirements

Functional Skills Level 1 Maths is required for students who have previously gained a Grade 1 or 2 in their GCSE Maths exam.

How will I learn?

You'll learn the course by working in small classes, developing your mathematical skills as well as your ability to interpret and solve problems. You will have one lesson every week.

How will I be assessed?

There will be assessment windows throughout the year so that you will have an opportunity to sit the exam when we think that you are ready.

You will get either a Pass or a Fail in these exams, you won't receive a grade on a scale.

They consist of two parts: non-calculator (25 minutes) and calculator (1 hour 30 minutes)

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Are there any costs involved?

FAQs

What will I study once I've passed my Functional Skills L1 Maths?

Once you have gained a L1 qualification in Maths, we hope that you'll be much better prepared for getting a GCSE in Maths. If you are returning to College in the following year, you will then study towards the GCSE.

The Number skills that you will have looked at over the year will be needed for GCSE Maths, as well as the work on Shapes and Statistics. You will be able to use these, along with the Problem Solving skills that you have picked up, while also looking at topics such as Algebra, that don't appear in the Functional Skills course.