Free Entry Level 1 Functional Skills Maths in Tower Hamlets. Classes run full-time at New City College Attlee A Level Academy. This entry level functional skills maths course runs over 46 weeks. You'll build core number skills, covering everyday maths tasks like counting, sorting, and simple calculations. It's a starting point for anyone working toward a functional skills maths qualification at higher levels.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday contexts.
You'll add and subtract simple numbers.
You'll sort and classify objects using basic mathematical ideas.
You'll read and understand simple number information.
You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, and time.
You'll handle simple data, such as reading a chart or tally.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at New City College Attlee A Level Academy, with full-time daytime sessions across the week. Assessment is through a set task and an on-screen or paper-based test. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and prepare you for the final assessment.
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: handles cash, stock counts, and basic calculations.
Warehouse operative: reads labels, counts items, and records quantities.
Kitchen assistant: measures ingredients and follows simple recipes.
Cleaner or caretaker: manages supplies and follows basic schedules.
Care assistant: records simple information and follows daily routines.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 2): the next step up from Entry 1, covering slightly more complex number work.
Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3): prepares you for Level 1 and builds confidence with everyday maths tasks.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a recognised step toward the Level 2 qualification, which is the GCSE maths alternative accepted by many employers.
