Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Rotherham. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House. This entry level functional skills maths course runs full-time during the day and takes 75 hours to complete. It covers everyday number skills: reading and writing numbers, simple calculations, and using maths in practical situations. The course is part of a personalised study programme for 16 to 19-year-olds. Your starting point is assessed at the beginning so the programme fits where you are now.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll read, write, and order whole numbers up to 10.
You'll add and subtract using simple numbers in everyday contexts.
You'll recognise and use basic shapes, measures, and money.
You'll interpret simple data presented in lists or tables.
You'll apply number skills to practical, real-world tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions with a tutor. Assessment is task-based and focuses on applying maths skills in practical contexts. There are no formal written exams at Entry Level 1. Your progress is measured through set tasks and activities completed during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, change, and stock counts.
Warehouse operative: measures, counts, and records goods.
Care assistant: uses numbers for medication records and timings.
Kitchen assistant: weighs and measures ingredients accurately.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads instructions and measures quantities.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Maths: the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths: moves toward the level needed for many job applications.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a significant step toward the GCSE maths alternative that many employers recognise.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE maths equivalent, accepted by most employers and colleges.
