Studying basic maths can help develop those all-important analytical skills needed for problem-solving across a wide range of situations – from purchasing a house, understanding mortgage rates and navigating percentages.
DurationThis flexible and intensive course is personalised to address the areas you want to focus on to progress in your life and career goals.
Studying basic maths can help develop those all-important analytical skills needed for problem-solving across a wide range of situations – from purchasing a house, understanding mortgage rates and navigating percentages.
As well as helping in everyday life, good numeracy skills could unlock job opportunities and lead to higher wages, or prepare you for further study.
Funded by the Government, as part of the Skills for Life, this course is part of the Multiply project.
What you will learn
On this short course, you’ll learn:
Whole numbers
Fractions, decimals and percentages
Using common measures
Shape and space
Handling information and data
As well as learning the important maths skills in these areas, you’ll also learn how to apply these into your personal life and at work.
Assessment/Exam
There are no exams. You’ll be informally assessed throughout the course to check your progress and understanding.
Entry Requirements
This course is FREE for adults aged 19+ who don’t already have GCSE Maths, or equivalent, at grade C or above.
What this course lead to
By the end of this short course, you’ll have developed a range of numeracy skills and boosted your confidence using numbers. You’ll also have gained a qualification to add to your CV.
There are a range of other short courses within the Multiply project, which could also support you towards your life and career goals.
Or, if you’d like to further your numeracy skills after completion of this course, we offer a range of Level 1 and 2 courses in Finance & Accounting.
A truly great college - passionate about success
If you share our passion for success then you're in the right place, and in good company. Every year over 6,000 students of all ages choose to study with us because they want to succeed too.
Whether your goal is to be your own boss or to work for a global business, to secure a promotion or to gain your first job through a Traineeship or Apprenticeship, you'll benefit from industry-standard training centres and facilities that are among the best in London.
You'll enjoy high-quality technical and professional training that'll develop the skills you need to get you to university, straight into work, or to take your career to the next level.
Our vision, missions and values
Our Vision: A Truly Great College delivering inspirational learning and excellence through career focused education
Our Mission: To unleash potential, creating better futures for our learners, businesses and communities
Our Values:
Learners and customers - at the heart of everything we do
Respectful - valuing and treating all fairly and as individuals
Passionate - energising, engaging and inspiring all to achieve their potential
Collaborative - working together to achieve excellence and growth
Innovative - leading the way, seeking new ways to continually improve
Excellent - in learning, teaching and assessment. The key to our success.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Why Barking & Dagenham College?
It's simple! We're innovative and provide a great place to learn for students of all ages.
We don't just provide you with a qualification, we train you for a career. Working closely with employers, we tailor your training to give you all the skills needed for success in your studies, in your workplace, and for developing your career.
This is achieved through:
A rounded study programme
Real work opportunities
Masterclasses
Skills competitions
Interaction with representatives of top companies
Opportunities for trips & travel
... and much more!
We look forward to seeing you in college... and helping you achieve success!
SHARP keeps the cost to our learners as low as possible even without the benefit of regular external funding.
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