Functional Skills - Maths
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Course code: M223RRVA1Entry2/Level2
Suitable for gaining first formal qualification in Maths & FREE if you do not have a Level 2 in Maths. An exam fee of £16 may also be payable for fee-paying learners. Residency requirements apply for all our courses. 2 - 3 terms attendance may be required.
When and where
Dates
From 09 May 2023 to 18 Jul 2023Tue 12:30-15:00
10 weeks
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Location
Riverside CentreWest Dean
Off Ray Mill Road West
Maidenhead
SL6 7JB
Cost
Fees and concessions
The fee for this course is £125.00.
The full (undiscounted) tuition fee for this course is £125.00, the concession rate is £75.00.
What the course is about
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purpose/aim/intent of the course and who is it aimed at? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:3.0pt;
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will enable learners to develop confidence to solve mathematical problems. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:3.0pt;
margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-family:
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will improve their mathematical skills and demonstrate the ability to apply
mathematical thinking to solve problems successfully in the workplace, in the
home and in other real-life situations. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:3.0pt;
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Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">At the
end of the course, if learners pass a mock exam paper, they will have the
opportunity to sit a nationally recognised qualification in Functional Skills
Mathematics.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%">Examples
of what you will learn on the course:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;
color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Work confidently with percentages, decimals
and fractions in a variety of contexts, such as being at the shops.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;
color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Take accurate measurements for lengths,
weights, temperature etc.<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;
color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Understand and perform calculations with data,
statistics and probabilities<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:3.0pt;
margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-family:
Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">Prior to enrolling on a course,
learners will need to complete an initial assessment to assess their level and
learning needs. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-style:
italic">To find out more information about this course, or to book an
assessment, please contact 01753 476611 or </span><a href="mailto:lifelonglearning@slough.gov.uk"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; color: windowtext;">lifelonglearning@slough.gov.uk</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-style:italic"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>