Free Entry Level Maths Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf, full-time during the day. The course runs over one year and builds the mathematical skills and understanding that support progression to GCSE Mathematics. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. Entry depends on prior attainment, so the centre will discuss this with you before you start. This is a free maths course designed to strengthen your foundation in maths before moving on to GCSE-level study.
Who this course is for
Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics has specifically been designed to complement the GCSE (9 - 1) Mathematics qualification, enabling lower attainers to develop the underpinning mathematical skills and understanding to provide a progression route to GCSE Mathematics.
Entry requirements
This course is being run in the academic years 2020-2022 but there is no guarantee that it will run in future years. Entry to the course will depend on the deaf student’s prior attainment.
What you will learn
You'll develop core number skills, including working with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
You'll practise measuring and using units of measurement in everyday contexts.
You'll work with basic geometry, including shapes, space, and simple calculations involving them.
You'll handle and interpret data presented in charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll apply mathematical reasoning to solve straightforward problems.
You'll build the underpinning skills needed to progress to GCSE Mathematics.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by the centre, marked against the Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics specification. There are no formal written exams at this level. Your progress will be tracked throughout the course, and the centre will guide you through each topic before you move on.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant, using everyday maths for stock and till work.
Warehouse operative, handling counts, measurements, and basic data.
Care assistant, applying numeracy in day-to-day support tasks.
Kitchen assistant, using weights, measures, and timing.
Cleaner or facilities operative, working with quantities and schedules.
Apprentice in a trade, where basic maths underpins practical work.
What you could study next
GCSE Mathematics. The natural next step. This entry level maths qualification is designed to prepare you for GCSE (9-1) Mathematics, which many employers and colleges ask for.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1. A stepping stone if you want a recognised maths qualification before attempting Level 2 or GCSE.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2. The GCSE equivalent recognised by employers across most sectors.
