EDEXCEL Functional Skills in Maths Level 1 - Day

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How much does it cost?

The courses are all free unless you already hold a grade 4/C or above for Maths GCSE.
Who is it for?

This course is for adult learners wishing to develop their numeracy and maths skills to gain a recognised qualification(s).
Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements.
What does the course involve?
The course(s) provide the opportunity for you to develop your numeracy/maths skills at your own pace with expert teaching and support. Topics covered include:
- Number, place value, addition and subtraction
- Multiplication and division
- Fractions, decimals and percentages
- Properties of shapes
- Measurement
- Ratio and proportion
- Statistics
- Probability
How is the course assessed?

Each level is assessed by a formal exam that can be taken when you are ready. Exams can be paperbased or online and are on demand.
Additional Notes

On completion of Level 2 and in some cases Level 1 students can progress onto GCSE Mathematics.

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