Course overview

This 6-hour course, "Get Ready for Functional Maths," is designed to help you build confidence in everyday math skills. You'll learn how to solve practical problems using basic math, like adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. We'll cover topics such as working with percentages, fractions, and measurements, all with real-life examples. The course is perfect for those who want to improve their math for work, study, or daily tasks. By the end, you'll feel more prepared to tackle math in real-world situations. This course is suitable for beginners and anyone needing a refresher.

Course description

The "Get Ready for Functional Maths" course is a 6-hour, beginner-friendly course designed to help you improve your everyday math skills. Whether you need math for work, study, or daily life, this course will give you the confidence to handle basic math tasks with ease. In this course, we focus on practical, real-world problems. You will learn how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, as well as how to work with percentages, fractions, and measurements. Each topic is taught with simple, clear examples that relate to everyday situations, like shopping, budgeting, or measuring ingredients for a recipe. The course is perfect for anyone who feels unsure about their math skills or needs a refresher. We’ll guide you step by step, with plenty of practice and support. By the end of the course, you’ll be more confident in using math to solve everyday problems, whether at home, at work, or in your studies. This course is accessible to everyone, no matter your background or experience level. It’s designed to make learning math simple, engaging, and relevant to your life. Join us and get ready to improve your functional math skills!

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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