Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 2 (BAR26S005)

Curriculum area: Maths

• Start date: Thursday, 25 February 2027
• End date: Thursday, 15 July 2027
• Number of weeks: 18
• Time: 09:15 - 12:15
• Delivery type: In-person
• Venue: Barrow Library, Ramsden Square, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. LA14 1LL
• Tutor: Sam Smith
• Free Course

This offering is not yet available for enrolment, please return within three months of the start date to enrol. Contact your local centre using the details below for more information.

About the course

Functional Skills Maths qualifications are designed to equip you with the basic skills you need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life. You can study for these qualifications in practical ways and apply these skills to real-life situations.

The course will help to develop your skills in: 1. Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing, 2. Use of simple fractions, 3. Use of decimals (money) , 4. Recognising number patterns, 5. Working with time, 6. Measuring using metric units, 7. Recognise and name common 2D & 3D shapes, 8. Interpret information from simple lists, charts and graphs

Homework is given if appropriate and you are expected to attend every week. You will have access to computer resources if desired, to support and develop your learning. This course is suitable for you if: 1. You would like to become more confident with maths skills used in everyday life. 2. You would like to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. 3. You would like the personal challenge of improving your maths skills.

How the course will be delivered

The course will be delivered over 18 weeks (one session per week).

The sessions will take the form of presentations, question and answers, discussion and group and paired activities, in an informal environment. These are supported with material from work books, websites and test practice questions.

What you'll need to bring

Pen, pencil, ruler, eraser, notebook and folder

Entry requirements

Completion of an initial assessment to check what level you are working at and evidence of any previous functional skills passes eg. Functional Skills Maths Entry 1.

Next steps

You could progress to Functional Skills Maths Entry 3 (preceded by small group learning if necessary to bridge the gap) or alternatively you could do Functional Skills English.

Additional transferable skills:

Cultural Understanding, Digital, Empathy, Independent study, Listening, Organisation, Perseverance, Presentation, Reading, Recall, Research, Resilience, Self-confidence, Self-reflection, Speaking, Supporting others’ learning, Teamwork, Time-management, Writing

Contact us

Centre: Barrow Adult Learning
Contact number: 01229 407630
Email address: barrowadultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk