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Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level functional skills maths course covers everyday number skills: working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages, plus basic measures and data. When employers ask for a GCSE maths equivalent, Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised alternative. Entry Level 3 is the step that builds toward it. The course runs over around 256 days.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
You'll understand and use simple fractions and decimals in everyday contexts.
You'll read and interpret basic data, tables, and charts.
You'll use measures such as length, weight, capacity, and time.
You'll solve straightforward problems using maths in real everyday situations.
You'll check your answers and explain your methods clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Flemingate Centre, working through tasks and practice activities with a tutor. Assessment is through a written test set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm that Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Maths is the right level for you and plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: maths used daily for stock, cash, and pricing
Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and data entry tasks
Care assistant: recording observations and handling medication counts
Catering assistant: weighing, measuring, and following recipes
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas, quantities, and schedules
Childcare worker: tracking attendance and following written instructions
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex number work and problem-solving.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the GCSE maths alternative recognised by employers and colleges. Many jobs and further training courses ask for this level.
GCSE Mathematics: available at some centres if you want a traditional GCSE grade alongside or instead of Functional Skills.
