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Mode of study
Unspecified
Entry requirements
We will give you an online assessment to find out what level you should begin your learning at. Your English will need to be at least one level below the maths course you need to study, as the language in maths is academic. With all Government funded course you must start studying at the level of your assessments and work your way up to the higher level if your results are lower.
Teaching staff
You will be supported by an experienced specialist teacher allocated when your course starts, who is experienced in teaching the Functional Skills specification and continues to attend training sessions that allow them to keep up to date with current changes and modes of assessment within examination boards.
Course Code
FSMATAPP/Spr
Duration
12-weeks
Location
Out Of College
Assessment
Exams take place monthly and you will be offered dates on completion of the learning.
At all levels the maths qualification is assessed by two exams taken in the same sitting. The first paper is a non-calculator paper which you have 25 minutes to complete.
The second paper is the calculator paper where you may use a scientific calculator to answer the questions. The time and number of questions vary depending on the level you are enrolled on to.
About the course
The valuable skills you will acquire will lead to a highly recognised qualification which will help you in all areas of your life and you will feel confident and capable to progress in your job or onto further or higher education.
Distance Learning means that you will only have to come to the college to undertake your exams when you are ready.'This approach means that you can do your learning at times to suit you from any location with an internet and a computer. You cannot do the learning on a phone, tablet or i-pad.
Our 12-week courses run three times during the academic year: Autumn (September-December), Spring (January-March/April), and Summer (April-July). Before starting, you will need to complete an initial assessment and diagnostics.
Government funding is available for this course if you meet the criteria which we will check for you once you make your application by clicking on the 'Apply Now'button on this page.
Exams take place monthly and you will be offered dates on completion of the learning.
At all levels the maths qualification is assessed by two exams taken in the same sitting. The first paper is a non-calculator paper which you have 25 minutes to complete.
The second paper is the calculator paper where you may use a scientific calculator to answer the questions. The time and number of questions vary depending on the level you are enrolled on to.
At all levels the maths qualification is assessed by two exams taken in the same sitting. The first paper is a non-calculator paper which you have 25 minutes to complete.
The second paper is the calculator paper where you may use a scientific calculator to answer the questions. The time and number of questions vary depending on the level you are enrolled on to.