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 3 course supports learners in developing the practical numeracy skills needed for everyday life, work, and further learning. Building on Entry Level 1 and 2, this course strengthens confidence in using numbers to solve real-life problems. Learners will work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, measures, and simple data in familiar contexts such as budgeting, shopping, and interpreting information. Teaching is tailored to individual needs through initial and diagnostic assessments, ensuring learners receive targeted support and clear progression goals. By the end of the course, learners will feel more confident applying maths in everyday situations and ready for the Functional Skills assessment. You will 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 3 course helps learners develop practical numeracy skills that can be used confidently in everyday life, the workplace, and further learning. Building on knowledge from Entry Level 1 and Entry Level 2, the course strengthens learners’ ability to use maths to solve problems, make decisions, and interpret information in familiar situations.

Learners will develop skills in working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. They will also practise measuring, handling money, managing time, and interpreting simple tables, charts, and diagrams. These skills are explored through practical activities such as budgeting, shopping calculations, reading timetables, and understanding everyday numerical information.

Before the start of the course, learners complete a BKSB initial assessment to identify if the course is suitable for them and they also complete a Diagnostic assessment once on the course to identify the skills gaps and any weak areas that require focus and additional support. This information is used to create an Individual Learning Plan that helps guide learning and track progress throughout the course.

At the end of the course, you will take a final exam to complete the qualification. Courses are delivered face to face. In cases where online delivery is required to meet contractual arrangements, the final assessment will still take place in person. Learners will also have their digital skills checked during enrolment to ensure they can access learning where necessary.

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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