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Real World Numbers  


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Course Summary

Code: BESAIHS05  
Provider: BESA  

 

 

Description

This practical maths course will help you brush up on your number skills and build confidence in using maths in everyday life. From understanding temperatures in weather reports to interpreting prices in shops and managing budgets at work, this course helps you make sense of the numbers you encounter daily. It is a great first step for those interested in progressing onto an accredited Functional Skills maths qualification.

This course is delivered by Bedfordshire Employment & Skills Academy, part of Central Bedfordshire Council.  

Course title
Real World Numbers

What does the course cover?
We use numbers everyday to understand the world around us by knowing what they mean and how to use them. We can interpret their meaning when we see them in a weather report (the temperature), in the shops (the price), and at work (a budget), for example. This course will support you to build on your confidence to understand and interpret real world numbers - making your daily life a little easier!

Who is it suitable for?
This course is suitable for you if you want to improve your understanding of numbers in day-to-day life, and it will help you to progress onto an accredited Functional Skills maths qualification.

How is it completed?
Complete this course by attending sessions at a local community venue or in an online classroom on Microsoft Teams.

How long does it take to complete the course?
Between 3 to 6 weeks.

What are the entry requirements?
You must be at least 19 years old living or working in Central Bedfordshire or Bedford Borough.

Location
This workshops is delivered in different community venues across Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough, or in an online classroom on Microsoft Teams.

When can I start?
This course runs throughout the year. Please view the timetable on the Maths Courses and Qualifications page for upcoming courses (https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/250/maths_courses_and_qualifications)

What can I progress onto after completing?
You can progress onto achieving Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and 2 qualifications.

Cost
Free subject to meeting funding criteria conditions.

How to apply
For more information or to enrol, please click on the Enquiry button at the top right of this page.