Aim for Functional Skills Maths Level 1

You will have one lesson per week, where you will learn through a mix of tutor-led activities, discussions, and independent work. The sessions will be engaging, with a focus on real-life maths that you can use every day. The lessons will be practical, making maths relevant to your everyday life so you can apply what you learn in real situations. You will strengthen your skills in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole and decimal numbers, as well as working with fractions, decimals, and percentages in ways that are useful for budgeting, shopping, work, and daily problem-solving. You will also need to complete compulsory homework to reinforce your learning. Your tutor will track your progress through ongoing assessments, and at the start of the course, you will have the opportunity to set personal learning targets.

This course runs once a week, and you are expected to attend every session. You must maintain at least 90% attendance and be on time for all lessons. To get the most out of this course, you will need to set aside at least three hours per week for homework and additional study outside of class. This will help you practise your skills and prepare for progression.

You will need a calculator, writing materials, a notebook, and a geometry set to complete your work in class. To complete homework and reinforce your learning, you must have access to a computer or tablet connected to the internet. A mobile phone alone may not be suitable for completing all assignments, so it is important to have a device that allows you to work efficiently on your maths tasks.

If you successfully complete this course, you may be able to progress to the the Functional Skills Maths Level 1 programme in September 2025. Your tutor will assess your progress at the end of the term and advise you on the best next step. This decision will be based on your attendance, homework completion, assessment results, and progress towards your learning targets.