Functional Skills Mathematics

Functional Skills give you the knowledge and skills to use in real life situations. You will gain confidence and capability, whether it’s for work, helping your child or for your own personal development.

Functional Skills Mathematics qualifications are offered at Entry Level 1, 2, 3 or at Level 1 and 2.

Courses run throughout the year, typically starting in September, January and March.

Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

You will study the following:
- Whole Numbers
- Fractions, Decimals and Percentage
- Ratio, proportions, formulas and equations
- Measures – time, length, weight, temperature
- Shape and Space – area and perimeter
- Data Handling – charts, graphs, tables, diagrams, mean, median, mode and range
Probability

How long is the course?

This could vary according to the student’s needs and will be discussed at interview.

Where will I learn?

Channelside Campus

How much will this course cost?

Please refer to the College fees policy, for more information please contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements, just a desire and commitment to learning maths.

The level of course may be determined after initial assessment.

Progression

What opportunities will this lead to?

Functional Skills are practical skills that equip learners with the necessary knowledge and understanding to use and apply mathematics in everyday life, so they can get the most out of work and education. Functional Skills underpin all education and training choices.

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