Course Overview
This course aims to assist you in understanding fundamental mathematical concepts relevant to everyday life.
What will I learn?
It is surprising how much maths is used in everyday life. This course will address all of the practicalities you deal with in everyday life:
The ingredients of a cake - quite often we must work out the volume and weight of ingredients to bake a cake, we will look at different types of kitchen measurements such as ounces and cups.
Do you have a savings account? You will gain an understanding of how APR works on savings accounts and how to recognise the best rates for you.
Have you ever been in the position of buying paint for a room but unsure of how many litres is needed? You will learn about areas and volumes to work out the right amount of paint needed without buying too much or too little.
It’s travel time! If you are planning a holiday or a day out, quite often, we rely on public transport. This involves understanding timetables and working out the distance travel needed and even understanding different time zones.
Shop sales and discounts. We all love a bargain, but how do we know that we really are getting a bargain with discounts? You will learn about percentages and the quick way of understanding how to work out a percentage.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
The tutor will assess your current skills informally and agree on some personal targets with you.
Entry Requirements
£60 (Free fundable course to those who meet the eligibility requirements)
Free fundable programme for aged 19+ who are in receipt of benefit or on a low wage income and must have lived in the UK for the last three years. You must currently reside in England. Should you need any additional information before applying please do contact us on busdev@wiltshire.ac.uk.
Additional Costs and Information
There are no additional course costs. You will need a pen and notebook.
