Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3 (CAR26S002)
Curriculum area: Maths
- Start date: Monday, 14 September 2026
- End date: Monday, 8 February 2027
- Number of weeks: 18
- Time: 09:30 - 12:30
- Delivery type: In-person
- Venue: Carlisle Library, 11 Globes Lane, The Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle, Cumbria. CA3 8NX
- Tutor: Nyrie Davies
- Free Course
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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 shape, 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 initial and diagnostic assessments to check what level you are working at and evidence of any previous functional skills passes eg. Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 2.
Next steps
You could progress to Functional Skills Maths L1, (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
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Contact us
Centre: Carlisle Adult Learning
Contact number: 01228 227304
Email address: carlisleadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk