7 January 2025 - 17 June 2025 ( 68.25 hours, 20 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
Want to get more for your money? If you can confidently add, subtract, multiply and divide, this course will take you a step further in applying mathematical skills to solve problems of increasing complexity, through appropriate reasoning and decision making. You'll attend a minimum of two sessions per week and take the Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Functional Maths exam upon completion.
On successful completion of the course, you will achieve the following qualification: Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Level 2 [EDEXCEL]
You will have in-centre lessons during term time. There will be compulsory homework. Microsoft Teams will be used for assignments and additional learning, including discussion boards, group chats, private messaging, and submitting coursework. Assessment methods: Achievement in your course will be measured by formative assessment against the learning outcomes and a final exam. Your progress towards achieving the learning outcomes will be reviewed throughout the course. At the start of the course, you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals, such as progressing to another course..
To join this course, you need Maths skills at Level 1 or equivalent, along with demonstrating you are working towards level 2/ GCSE or equivalent in English . All new students must take an initial assessment before enrolling, and assessment dates are regularly updated on our website. If you are a progressing student from a bridging to level 2 class, your tutor will assess whether you're ready to join this class, or discuss alternative routes. This decision will be based on your progress towards set targets, attendance, homework, and assessment records.
You are expected to attend every session. A minimum of 90% attendance and punctuality are required from all students. This course requires some personal study time in addition to the completion of homework. Please set aside at least 10 hours per week for these activities.
You will need a Casio FX-83GT CW scientific calculator, (or one of the previous versions e.g., FX-83GTX or FX-85GTX), You will also need writing materials, a notebook, a geometry set, and a computer/tablet with Internet access for your homework. A mobile phone alone may not be suitable for completing maths assignments.
