Functional skills: maths level 1

Level up your skills and gain a maths qualification.

The course will include:

  • using numbers and the number system – whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages
  • using common measures, shape and space
  • handling information and data

How to enrol

To enrol on this course you need to attend our job club. Contact us to arrange an assessment.

Fast track and distance learning opportunities available. Email community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for more information.

Entry requirements

BKSB diagnostic assessment.

Teaching method

This course is classroom based. You will work individually, in pairs and in small groups. 

PowerPoint, videos, mathematical resources and handouts will be used to support different learning styles.

How is your progress checked

Progress is checked through:

  • ongoing tutor assessments
  • termly assessments
  • marking classwork and homework
  • formal exam at the end of the course

Extra study required at home

Homework will be set each week.

Assessment

The Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1 consists of one externally assessed assessment. 

Each assessment comprises two sections – a non-calculator section and a calculator section (calculator permitted).

Next steps

Learners can continue their maths practise in our everyday maths club.

Course details

Start date: Wednesday 10 September 2025
When:
Wednesday 9:30am - 11:30am
Duration: 37 weeks
Full fee: Free
Concessionary fee: Free
Location: Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Contact information

Community Learning Team

Email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for course information

Email: olc@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for room hire

Phone: 01344 354220