Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Attlee A Level Academy, part-time during the day, over 43 weeks. This entry level functional skills maths course is designed for learners aged 19 or over. You'll build number skills, work with data, and develop the maths you use in everyday life and work. The course runs at a manageable pace, making it easier to fit around other commitments. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
You'll handle money and make calculations involving everyday amounts.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure and compare lengths, weights, and capacities.
You'll tell the time and work with dates and simple timetables.
You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the steps you've learned.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Attlee A Level Academy, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning is hands-on and practical, using real-life examples. Assessment is through a Pearson Edexcel test, which you'll take when you're ready. Your tutor will help you prepare for it throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Attlee A Level Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant - handling cash and stock counts daily
Care assistant - recording measurements and following written instructions
Warehouse operative - checking quantities and reading delivery notes
Catering assistant - weighing ingredients and managing simple orders
Cleaner or facilities operative - following schedules and recording work done
Childcare worker - supporting numeracy activities with young children
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3) - the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 1 - moves you toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers recognise.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2 - the widely accepted GCSE maths equivalent, often required for further training or employment.
