This course covers:

• Whole Numbers, Fractions, Decimals & Percentages: Performing accurate calculations and applying them in financial and workplace contexts.

• Ratios and Proportion: Understanding scale, proportion, and comparisons in real-life examples.

• Measures, Shape and Space: Working with perimeter, area, volume, and units of measurement for everyday tasks.

• Handling Data: Collecting, organising, and interpreting data using charts, graphs, and tables.

• Time and Money Management: Using maths to plan budgets, manage schedules, and solve everyday financial problems.

• Problem Solving and Reasoning: Applying mathematical thinking to interpret and solve practical, real-world challenges.

By the end of this qualification, learners will be able to:

1. Use numbers and mathematical operations confidently in a variety of personal and professional contexts.

2. Work with fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions to solve practical problems.

3. Measure, estimate, and calculate length, weight, capacity, time, and temperature using appropriate units.

4. Interpret and represent data accurately using charts, tables, and graphs.

5. Apply mathematical reasoning to identify, understand, and solve real-life problems effectively.

6. Use both calculator and non-calculator methods to complete mathematical tasks accurately.

7. Communicate mathematical information clearly and logically, selecting the right methods and tools for each situation.

Learners who achieve the Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1 can progress to:

• Functional Skills Maths Level 2 (GCSE Grade 4/C equivalent).

• Access to vocational courses, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities requiring maths proficiency.