Entry Level Maths Division of Whole Numbers Course in Birmingham for Young People with an EHCP
CostFunded through your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
For pupils of Merstone School with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.
About this course
Free Entry Level Maths (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) - Division of Whole Numbers Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Merstone School, part-time during the day, over one year. This course focuses specifically on dividing whole numbers, building a solid foundation in one of the core areas of maths. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course suits anyone who needs to strengthen this area before progressing toward Functional Skills Maths.
Who this course is for
Pupils enrolled at Merstone School in our 14-19 department
What you will learn
You'll understand what division means and how it works with whole numbers.
You'll divide whole numbers using written and mental methods.
You'll check answers to division calculations for accuracy.
You'll apply division to practical, everyday situations.
You'll recognise when division is the right operation to use in a problem.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Merstone School. Assessment is carried out through tasks and activities set by your tutor, which are internally marked and externally moderated by Ascentis. There is no formal written exam. Your progress is assessed through the work you complete during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Merstone School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
This qualification is a stepping stone toward Functional Skills Maths, not a direct route to specific job roles. Completing it supports progress toward employment in roles where basic numeracy is needed, such as:
Retail assistant - handling change, stock counts, and basic calculations.
Warehouse operative - counting, measuring, and checking quantities.
Care assistant - recording numbers accurately in daily care tasks.
Kitchen assistant - following recipes and portioning using numbers.
What you could study next
Ascentis Award in Mathematics (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills) - other units at Entry Level 3, to build further number skills.
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3, the next step toward the full Functional Skills qualification.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1, once Entry Level 3 is secure, moving closer to the GCSE-equivalent level.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the qualification recognised as equivalent to GCSE Maths grade 4, which many employers and colleges ask for.
