Free Functional Skills Maths Level 1 in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College. You'll start with Entry Level 3 Maths and progress through to Level 1 over the course of a year, studying full-time during the day. The course covers numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, measures, shape and space, and handling data. It's a recognised gcse maths alternative and sits at the same level as a GCSE grade 3 or below. Online tests can be taken when you and your teacher agree you're ready.
Who this course is for
16 to 18 year old learners as part of a study programme
Entry requirements
Please see website for details of entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages in everyday contexts.
You'll use common measures including length, weight, capacity and time.
You'll apply shape and space knowledge to practical problems.
You'll read, interpret and present data using charts, tables and graphs.
You'll solve number problems related to work and daily life.
You'll identify where you feel confident and where you need more support, working with your teacher to fill gaps.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom alongside your teacher, covering topics at a pace that suits your progress. Assessment is by online test, taken when your teacher judges you're ready. There is no fixed exam date, so you can take the test once you've covered the material and feel prepared. You'll also work through Entry Level 3 before moving on to Level 1.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: handles cash, change and stock figures daily.
Warehouse operative: measures, counts and records goods accurately.
Care assistant: uses maths for medication doses and record-keeping.
Catering assistant: measures ingredients and manages portion sizes.
Apprentice in any trade: most apprenticeships require a maths qualification at this level or above.
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 2: the gcse maths equivalent recognised by employers and colleges. The natural next step after Level 1.
GCSE Maths: some learners use Level 1 as preparation before attempting a GCSE.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: many Level 2 courses in health and social care, business, or construction require or recommend a Level 1 or Level 2 maths qualification.
