Preparing to Study Functional Skills Maths

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">This short course </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">will prepare you to study a Functional Skills qualification course. In this time your teacher will also assess you, to see if you are ready for a qualification course. At the end the course you will either progress on to studying Functional Skills Maths or you will continue to develop your Maths skills in a tailored learning course. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">Learners preparing for a Functional Skills Maths course, returning to learning or looking to improve their Maths skills using English progressing from an ESOL course</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">You will be asked to undertake a BKSB test online to determine your level.  Please also tells us on enquiry whether you have already gained a qualification in Maths.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">Writing implements (including a highlighter), a ruler, a calculator and a notebook. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">The two components of the course should give you the skills to perform basic calculations and solve simple worded problems. You will solve simple problems using addition, subtraction, division and multiplication up to 2 digit numbers</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">Approximately 5 hrs</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">During this course we will talk to you about your next steps which could include attending the Functional Skills Maths course.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">Please </span></span><a href="https://events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/step2skills?nodeId=2d35542d-138b-41f0-b4b0-2e541ba9446b&entryId=e1f192dd-054b-4d97-90ed-4dcd88611ec1" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">click here</span></span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif"> to see the full range of courses we offer. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">We have programmes that can support you with your next steps in skills and employment. For further information </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/adult-learning/our-services/information-advice-and-guidance.aspx" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">please see our information, advice and guidance page</span></span></a></span></span></p>