Free Entry Level 2 Maths Course in Scarborough. Evening classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll build your maths skills without sitting a formal exam. The course runs for 55 hours part-time. This is an entry level maths course open to adults aged 19 and over who do not already hold an Entry Level 2 or higher maths qualification. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who want to improve their Maths skills and gain a qualification in Maths without having to take an exam.You must not have a current Entry 2 level or higher qualification.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including counting, ordering, and basic calculations.
You'll add and subtract two-digit numbers.
You'll handle simple money calculations and give change.
You'll read and interpret straightforward data, such as tables and charts.
You'll use basic measures, including length, weight, and time.
You'll recognise simple fractions and understand what they mean.
How you will learn
This is a classroom-based course with no formal exam. Assessment is through portfolio work and practical tasks completed during your classes. You'll be assessed on the skills you build throughout the course rather than in a single end test. The centre will guide you through what you need to complete as you progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths skills used daily at the till and for stock
Care assistant: numeracy needed for recording and medication support
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and checking quantities
Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and basic costing
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas, timesheets, and quantities
Childcare worker: counting, measuring, and recording in early years settings
What you could study next
City and Guilds Certificate in Mathematics Skills (Entry 3): the next step up from Entry Level 2, building on the skills you've gained.
Entry Level 3 Maths Course: strengthens your number skills before moving toward Level 1.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: a nationally recognised maths qualification that opens doors to further study and many job roles.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the recognised GCSE equivalent in maths, required by many employers and colleges.
