Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Attlee A Level Academy, part-time during the day. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over 43 weeks, giving you time to build at a steady pace alongside other commitments. You'll work on the maths skills used in everyday life and work, from number and calculation to problem-solving with data and measures. This course is open to learners aged 19 or over.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages in practical contexts.
You'll use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve everyday problems.
You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time using standard units.
You'll handle money, including calculating costs, change, and budgets.
You'll identify and describe basic shapes and understand simple spatial ideas.
You'll check your own calculations and spot errors in working.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at the centre during the day. Learning is practical and focused on real-life situations. Assessment is through a set task and an on-screen or paper-based test, both set by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will prepare you for both elements during the course. There are no surprise exams - you'll know what to expect before you sit them.
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
Warehouse operative - stock counting and delivery checks need solid number skills.
Retail assistant - handling cash, change, and stock figures day to day.
Care assistant - recording measurements, times, and medication amounts accurately.
Catering assistant - weighing ingredients and managing portion sizes.
Cleaner or facilities operative - reading rotas, timesheets, and supply quantities.
Admin assistant - a starting point once you progress to a higher maths level.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 - the natural next step after Entry Level 3, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - the recognised GCSE maths alternative accepted by employers and colleges. Many job adverts that ask for GCSE maths will accept a Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Certificate.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English - if you want to strengthen your English alongside your maths.
