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Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Northallerton – Northallerton Adult Education – Evening

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Maths Course in Northallerton. Evening maths classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers everyday maths skills and runs over 10 weeks part-time. There are no exams; assessment is portfolio-based. This is a good option if you want a maths qualification without sitting a formal exam.

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 3 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 addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • You'll handle money and calculate costs in everyday situations.
  • You'll read and interpret simple charts, tables, and graphs.
  • You'll measure length, weight, capacity, and time.
  • You'll use fractions and simple percentages in practical contexts.
  • You'll solve straightforward maths problems using the methods that suit you.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at Northallerton Adult Education on weekday evenings. You'll work through maths tasks and activities in class, building a portfolio of evidence as you go. Assessment is portfolio-based, not by exam. Your tutor will guide your progress and use the initial assessment to plan your learning from the start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: maths skills used daily for stock and cash handling.
  • Care assistant: numeracy needed for medication and record-keeping.
  • Warehouse operative: counting, measuring, and data entry tasks.
  • Catering assistant: portion sizes, weights, and till work.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas, measuring cleaning products.
  • Administrator: basic data entry and numerical record-keeping.

What you could study next

Once you've completed this Entry Level 3 Maths Course, you could move on to a Functional Skills Maths Level 1 qualification, which takes your skills further. After that, Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in maths and is accepted by many employers and colleges. Both are available as free maths courses for adults in many areas.

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