Entry 3 Maths Non-Calculator Skills

<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">This 5-week course is aimed at adults who wish to develop Maths computational skills and written methods at entry level without using a calculator. After successful completion of this course, you can progress to a Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3 accredited course. On this non-accredited course, you will explore a range of interesting, real-life applications of maths. It will build your confidence in non-calculator maths and help orient you towards a Functional Skills qualification. The classes are based at Wood Green Library, but you will also be supported with online study either for additional home study or to study in the centre.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">This course is for adult learners who want to undertake an accreditation in Maths at Entry level 3 to help them progress in work or study.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">You must be aged 19 or over by the 31st of August 2024. You must complete an Initial Assessment which identifies Entry Level Maths needs. You will also need to have Entry 2 or above English language skills for maths problem solving tasks at this level.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Yes. There will be an online or face to face interview with a tutor where you will complete short maths exercises and discuss if the course will meet your needs. If the course is not suitable, the tutor will advise you on a more suitable course to apply for.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">You will be taught in classroom sessions twice a week and you will be supported to access additional online practice. You will do exercises, group tasks and quizzes as set by your tutor.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course. At the end of the course, you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will decide individual learning goals with your tutor and see your progress over the term by keeping a folder of work and using the BKSB platform.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">You will be able to talk to your tutor in one-to-one meetings about your learning during tutorials. Your tutor will ask for your feedback as a group at different times during the session and in course reviews. You will be able to formally record your views on the course at the end by completing an evaluation form. You may also complete GLA & OFSTED surveys.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">You will be encouraged to enrol onto an accredited Functional Skills Maths Entry 3 course or to a Building confidence in Maths course to further improve your Maths computational skills or to undertake paid or voluntary work.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">It is very important for you to access your classes regularly. If you are unable to access a class, please notify your tutor. If you do not come to classes during the first week or fail to attend for two consecutive classes without informing your tutor, you may lose your place of study. If you want to progress to the Functional skills accreditation, you will need to demonstrate your commitment by attending punctually and completing the required work.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">There is an Initial and Diagnostic assessment before the course and progress checks during the course. You will need to complete a portfolio of work during the course which will be assessed to support your progression.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">You should bring pens, pencils and a folder or notebook to every class. If you have a smartphone, laptop or tablet, you will be shown how to download free software to support your learning onto your device.</span></span></p>