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Free Entry Level 1 Maths Course in Birmingham – Merstone School

CostFREE
Duration1 month
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Maths Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Merstone School, part-time during the day. This course is for pupils enrolled in the 14 to 19 department at Merstone School. You'll build core number skills at your own pace over around one month. The course covers the foundations of maths at Entry Level 1, giving you a recognised starting point for further maths study. Whether you're working toward a maths qualification for the first time or strengthening the basics, this entry level maths course gives you a solid base.

Who this course is for

Pupils enrolled at Merstone School in our 14-19 department

What you will learn

  • You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
  • You'll add and subtract simple numbers.
  • You'll understand basic number patterns and sequences.
  • You'll read and write numbers up to a given value.
  • You'll use simple maths to solve straightforward problems.
  • You'll interpret basic data presented in charts or tables.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Merstone School. Learning is delivered face to face, with tasks and activities designed to practise number skills directly. Assessment is through short tasks and activities completed during the course. Your teacher will check your progress as you work through each topic.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Merstone School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant - handles cash, change, and stock counts daily.
  • Warehouse operative - uses numbers for picking, packing, and checking orders.
  • Kitchen assistant - measures ingredients and follows basic recipes.
  • Cleaner or caretaker - reads rotas and records simple data.
  • Care assistant - uses numbers for recording observations and timings.

What you could study next

Once you complete this entry level maths course, you can move on to the Certificate in Mathematical Skills (Entry 2) or Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is the next step. Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in maths, and many employers and colleges ask for it. Each level builds on the last, so this Entry Level 1 Qualification is a clear starting point on that route.

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