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As part of this course, you will study various mathematical concepts, including algebra, statistics, geometry, number and shapes.

The course is scheduled over one day per week for 2 hours.

  • Sector Overview

    Are you looking to progress in your current career, retrain or upskill?

    Retraining in an existing career or entering a new career path is a great way to increase your job satisfaction. A new career can lead to a better work-life balance and an improved financial situation.

    Maths courses help to develop the numeracy skills required for work and everyday life.

    Functional Skills courses are widely recognised across sectors of employment and can be a stepping stone towards GCSE.

  • Entry Requirements

    The entry requirement(s) for this course are:

    • Diagnostic assessment to enable us to gauge the level you are currently working at and enrol you on the most suitable pathway for your success.
  • What will I study?

    This course consists of the following modules:

    • Numbers
    • Fractions, percentages and decimals
    • Algebra
    • Handling data
  • How will I be assessed?

    You will be assessed via:

    • Two assessments - calculator and non-calculator
  • Enrichment

    Our Student Common Room is a great place to unwind and relax during your breaks. It features pool tables, table tennis, a gaming corner and lots of comfy sofas.

    Themed events are held in the Common Room so you can get the best experience of being a Waltham Forest College student.

  • Work Experience

    You will be offered opportunities to actively engage and take part in experiential events to improve your personal development.

  • Progression opportunities

    This course will lead to:

    • Next level of Functional Skills or GCSE
    • Employment
    • Further/Higher Education
  • Alumni

    Waltham Forest College is a vibrant and aspirational college and will support you to reach your career aspirations. Last year 96% of learners progressed onto a positive destination either to higher levels of study, employment, or an Apprenticeship.

    • Shaguftta A passed Maths Level 2 and went to University of East London to study Nursing
    • Sharia B passed Maths Level 2 and is studying Midwifery at Middlesex University
    • Clarissa J completed her Maths functional skills and is now doing a degree in Economics at University of Hertfordshire

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