Functional Skills Maths Level 1 (PEN25S002)

Maths

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Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Monday, 15 September 2025

End date: Monday, 9 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 18:00 - 21:00

Tutor: Russell Towers

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

About the course:

Functional Skills Maths L1 is is designed to equip you with the skills you need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life. The course will help to develop your skills in: 1. Basic mathematical operations 2. Fractions, decimals and percentages 3. Ratio and proportion 4. Calculating with time and timetables 5. Measuring in metric units 6. Calculating perimeter and area 7. Reading/drawing charts 8. Calculating averages and 9. Calculating probabilities Homework is given where appropriate and you are expected to attend every week. You will have access to computer resources to support and develop your learning. This course is suitable for you 1. You would like to progress towards L2 FS Maths. 2. You are seeking employment or career 3. You would like to know more about maths skills used in everyday life. 4. You would like to be able to help your children with their maths school homework.

How will the course be delivered?

The course will be delivered over 54 hours, usually over 18 weeks (one 3 hr 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. This course may be delivered face-to-face or online, via Zoom, but face-to-face is preferred for this level.
*Your class is delivered online using Zoom which means you can learn from the comfort of your own home. Your Tutor will send an invitation to join the class each week. This will be by email on a secure link. The class is delivered in real time. To get the most from your online lessons, we ask you to follow these ten guidelines: (1) If you are not working from home, use a location where it is safe to connect. (2) It is better to join your class using a laptop or a tablet. We may be able to help by loaning a laptop if you do not have one. Ask your centre for details. Mobile phone screens are not big enough to read shared documents and it is harder to move between the activities, so we do not recommend using one for a class. (3) Find a suitable quiet space, have access to a desk or table, have resources such as paper and pen to hand to support your learning. (4) Be prompt – we aim to start and finish on time. (5) Please be aware of what your tutor and peers can see. Ideally blur your background or use one of the standard, freely available, backgrounds on Zoom. If you require support with this, please don’t hesitate to speak to your Tutor. (6) Please dress appropriately and do not share inappropriate websites or materials. (7) Turn your camera on at all times. This is a safeguarding requirement and being able to see each other’s faces and reactions will help you to get to know each other and work as a group. It will also help your tutor see if anyone doesn’t understand. (8) Please try to minimise any background noise. Mute your microphone if it is noisy at your end of the connection and avoid interrupting other people. (9) Engage with the learning activities and your tutor and peers. You will enjoy the class more and increase your learning if you are fully involved and open to the challenge. If you do not understand something, please let your tutor know either by saying something or by private message on Zoom. (10) If you are completing a qualification that is assessed through a multiple-choice final assessment, please be aware that the assessment must be completed at one of our Cumbria Adult Learning Centres.

What do I need to bring?

Protractor, Pair of compasses, Pen, pencils, ruler, eraser, notebook and folder

What are the 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 3. It is also preferable that your level of English is at least one level higher the level of maths you plan to take.

What can I do next?

You could progress to Functional Skills Maths L2 (preceded by small group learning if necessary to bridge the gap) or GCSE Maths or alternatively you could do Functional Skills English.

How well am I doing?

You will be assessed throughout the course and regular feedback given on your progress.

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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Enquiries

Centre: Penrith Adult Learning
Contact number: 07468 709606
Email address: penrithadultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk