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FS Maths Exam Prep and Support Level 1/2

Funding area Essential Skills
ONL/153617/Q/FF
Location:
Delivered online
Start date:
25/02/2026
End date:
20/05/2026
Level:
Level 1
Time:
10:00 - 12:30
Duration:
11 sessions
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

36 hours 30 minutes
Day of week:
WED
Tutor:
Gary Stears
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Who can join this course

Learners who are sitting FS maths exam this year, along with anyone who just wants to refresh what they have learned in the past.

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Is this course for me

The purpose of the course is to revise Functional skills maths (Level 1 and 2) focusing on the topics that learners often have difficulty with.

The topics include: Averages, fractions, percentages, perimeter, area and volume, BIDMAS and formula, ratio and scale drawings, and probability.

Along with revising these topics: learners will be given hints and tips for doing FS maths exams; to model how to answer exam questions; and make learners aware of common misconceptions and errors.

It should geared to learners who are sitting their exam this year, along with anyone who just wants to refresh what they have learned in the past.

This course is scheduled to not be running on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, 08 April 2026
  • Wednesday, 15 April 2026

From 1st August 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) require that learners attending this course must identify their primary purpose for learning. This course is not available for learners whose main aim is to learn a hobby, or for leisure/pleasure.

Assessment is needed before joining this course. Please contact your local centre to complete an application.

To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcome.

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Joining your course

Delivered online

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If you require any information about joining this online course then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code ONL/153617/Q/FF.