Course overview

This course is funded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and is only available to residents living within the Greater Manchester Combined Authority area. WEA’s Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 2 course supports learners in developing the practical numeracy skills needed for everyday life, work, and further learning. Building on Entry Level 1 skills, the course helps learners gain confidence in using numbers and mathematical skills in familiar situations. You will work with whole numbers up to 200, simple fractions and decimals, measures, time, money, shapes, and basic data. Through everyday contexts such as shopping, travel, cooking, and daily routines, learners develop confidence in solving simple mathematical problems. You will need to complete a BKSB initial assessment to check if the course is suitable. At the end of the course, you will take a final exam to complete the qualification.

Course description

The Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 2 course helps learners develop practical numeracy skills for everyday life, work, and further learning. Building on Entry Level 1, learners strengthen their understanding of numbers and apply maths in familiar real-life situations.

Learners will work with numbers up to 200, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and simple division to solve everyday problems. They will also use simple fractions and decimals, work with common measures such as length, weight, and capacity, tell the time using analogue and digital clocks, and calculate money using pence and pounds. The course also covers recognising 2D and 3D shapes, using positional language, and interpreting information from simple lists, tables, and bar charts.

A BKSB initial assessment is completed before starting to ensure the course is suitable. A diagnostic assessment is used to identify any skills gaps and inform an Individual Learning Plan to support progress At the end of the course, a final exam is taken to achieve the qualification.

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 alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

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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