Getting to grips with numbers

Feeling confident with numbers helps in every aspect of life, whether that be measuring cooking ingredients, calculating how much paint you need to buy, or making sure you have been paid correctly, elements of maths feature regularly in our daily lives.

But if the whole idea of thinking about numbers makes you feel anxious, you’re not alone!

Around a third of the adult population say they aren’t a ‘numbers person’ and the same number again say they would like to improve their maths and numeracy skills, many for personal development. So, if you would like to improve your numeracy and don’t know where to start, this beginner’s course could be a great starting point for you.

No entry requirements are necessary. If you are aged 19 or over, live in Shropshire and don’t have a GCSE in maths (or equivalent) then you would be eligible.

This course will provide a gentle introduction to numeracy skills and help learners develop their confidence for further learning.  Topics will include:

• Using numbers and number systems
• Using common measures, shapes and space
• Handling information and data

There are no exams or tests. Our aim is to make sure you are equipped with numeracy skills so during the sessions your tutor will assess your work and provide feedback. There is also an option to complete additional topics at home online with our tailored software package, but this is not a compulsory element to the course.

If you are aged 19 or over, live in Shropshire and don’t have a GCSE in maths (or equivalent) this course is free to you.

Please bring a notebook and pen – we’ll provide the rest.

Please enrol online by clicking on the Enrol button above. If you are under 19 or haven’t lived in the UK for the last three years, please contact the college either in person or by phone on 01743 342333 between 9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am-4.30pm on Friday to discuss your options further.

You will be required to pay any course fees at the time of enrolment, so please ensure that you have your payment method ready.