Welcome to Maths

What the course is about

Welcome to Maths!  This course will help support you in achieving an accreditation, either on this course or on another of our popular Maths courses once space becomes available. We try to transfer you to a mainstream course within 6 weeks of starting this Welcome course.

Benefits of this course include:

1. Allowing for immediate initial assessment and learning whilst places on other courses are currently taken
2. Offering you an immediate opportunity to discuss any learning support needs
3. Allowing for flexible accreditation (exam) opportunities to be provided (including E3 – L2 FS qualifications or NCFE qualifications)
4. Begining to build your confidence and self-esteem, both in the subject and in your general learning skills
5. Allowing you the opportunity for transfer to other courses(depending on available places)

In your class, depending on your level, you will:

• Work on the basics of Maths including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and using multiplication tables
• Start to use metric measures in everyday situations
• Learn how to use tables and graphs
• Work on problem solving skills

You will learn through a variety of activities including tutor demonstration, presentation and guidance, individual and group work, discussion, internet research, films and recordings, reading of various types of text and assignments.

You will be supported to develop good study skills and where relevant, your learning will enable you to develop skills and knowledge required for work.

This is a fun course that will help you challenge yourself and significant home study will be essential to successfully complete this course.