Free Entry Level 1 Maths Skills Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, part-time during the day. This free maths skills course for adults runs over 44 weeks, giving you time to build at a steady pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover the core number and maths skills used in everyday life and work. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll recognise and use whole numbers in everyday situations.
You'll add and subtract simple numbers with confidence.
You'll understand basic money, including prices and change.
You'll read and use simple measurements, such as length and weight.
You'll interpret straightforward data, such as simple tables and charts.
You'll use maths to solve basic practical problems.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at New City College Poplar Campus. Learning is activity-based, with tasks and exercises that apply maths to real everyday situations. Assessment is through portfolio evidence and practical tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Poplar Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant - handling cash, stock counts, and pricing
Warehouse operative - measuring, counting, and checking goods
Care assistant - recording basic information and following instructions
Catering assistant - weighing ingredients and managing simple orders
Cleaner or facilities operative - following schedules and basic record-keeping
Childcare assistant - supporting activities that involve counting and sorting
What you could study next
Once you complete this course, you can move on to build more maths skills at a higher level.
Entry Level 2 Maths Skills Qualification - the next step up, covering more number work and problem-solving.
Entry Level 3 Maths Skills Qualification - prepares you for Level 1 study.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 - a nationally recognised maths qualification that many employers accept.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - the recognised equivalent to GCSE Maths, required by many employers and colleges.
