Course Overview
Functional Maths classes are available to adults (19+) at our Chippenham, Salisbury and Trowbridge campuses. We encourage you to apply on-line and register your interest in studying maths. You can apply for our Functional Skills courses at any time from now until February 2024. Our classes start the week commencing 11th September and we accept students onto the course throughout the year up to the end of March 2024. Following receipt of your application, we will contact you to discuss the campus, the day and time of the sessions and the options available to you. We also continue to offer our popular distance learning option which gives students an opportunity to work remotely with a Maths Lecturer. All of these courses are free of charge for applicants who do not have a Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE. If you have not previously achieved a Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE, you may be eligible for full funding for your course.
What will I learn?
When you sign up to study maths, we will help you develop your core skills and knowledge in number calculations, money management, measurement, shape, space and handling data.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
Entry Level Maths is formally assessed internally.
Level 1 and 2 maths is assessed with a formal exam, which includes a non-calculator and a calculator section. This exam is marked externally by the Awarding Body (Edexcel).
All levels have set and marked tests, which consist of scenario-based questions and take place under exam conditions at any time in the year.
Resources permitted in the examination room are: a pen with black ink, calculator, HB pencil, eraser and ruler graduated in centimetres and millimetres.
Assessments take place on a regular basis to develop and assess your skills and fully prepare you for the formal assessments needed to gain a qualification.
Entry Requirements
As part of the interview process, all applicants will complete an initial assessment.
Using the results from this and through discussion with you, we will be able to advise you about the course and qualification that is most suitable for you.
Your individual programme of study will be tailored to your needs through regular progress monitoring and discussion with your Lecturer.
Additional Costs and Information
If you have not previously achieved a Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE, you may be eligible for full funding for your course. If you are not eligible, the course fee is £724.
You will be required to provide your own maths equipment which should include a calculator, paper and pens and a maths set.
