Functional Skills Maths focuses on solving straightforward, single-topic math problems in three main areas: Numbers, Measures & Shapes, and Data & Charts.
The course aims to support students to develop the four key skills:
- Use Math Terms: Know and use basic maths vocabulary.
- Calculate & Check: Work accurately and double-check that answers make practical sense.
- Explain Results: Show working and give simple explanations using numbers, charts, or diagrams.
Read & Understand: Use basic numbers, symbols, simple diagrams, and charts.
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