Maths - Functional Skills

• Number calculating with whole numbers, fractions and decimals, using percentages, estimating and checking your answers with and without a calculator.
• Measurement of shapes, spaces and time using standard measures to calculate flat and 3D shapes, areas, speed etc.
• Handling data – understanding and using charts, tables, graphs, timetables etc.

Entry requirements:

• You will sit a short initial assessment of your reading and writing skills so that we can place you at the appropriate level
• Please bring any previous maths certificates with you so that we can take your prior learning into account

Functional skills in maths is assessed by a single examination. Students are entered when they are ready for assessment.

You can progress to the next level of functional skills maths or to GCSE maths.

1 Year