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Get number confident

Get Number Confident” is a tailored programme aimed at enhancing numeracy skills for adults.

Whether you want to get better at managing your bills, budgeting, or supporting your child with their homework – our easy-to-access, Numeracy for Life course has been designed to help you build your confidence in everyday maths. There’s a common misconception that maths skills are something you’re born with, rather than something you learn – but maths skills can be taught and with our maths confidence courses, you will learn maths skills that support your everyday life.

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Requirements

This course is government funded, as part of the Multiply Scheme.

You must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:

  • You must currently live in England
  • You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
  • You must be over the age of 19
  • Don’t already hold a GCSE at Grade C/4 (or equivalent e.g. Level 2 functional skills)
  • Funding also varies depending on your location.

Where This Will Lead

You can progress on to Functional skills/GCSE maths if you want to improve your skills further.

Earned Qualifications

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Why This Programme ?

In this course, you will cover a variety of topics related to numbers and their applications in real life. We will begin by reviewing basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using both traditional and alternative methods. Next, we will explore fractions, decimals, and percentages and how they are used in everyday life. You will also learn about finding area and perimeter, as well as special numbers such as square roots and powers. By the end of this course, you should have a good understanding of how to use numbers in practical ways.

Min Entry Age

19

Delivery

Credit Value

N/A

Funding

Multiply Scheme

Duration

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Sector

Functional Skills

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Region

Staffordshire, West Midlands

Awarding Body

“Get Number Confident” is a tailored programme aimed at enhancing numeracy skills for adults

This programme is particularly beneficial for those who:

  1. Boosting Numeracy Confidence: The primary goal is to increase confidence in handling numbers. This includes understanding basic mathematics concepts, which can challenge many adults. The course aims to make numbers less intimidating and more approachable.
  2. Practical Everyday Applications: The program focuses on real-world applications of numeracy. This could involve calculating discounts while shopping, managing household budgets, or understanding interest rates. These practical skills are crucial for day-to-day decision-making.
  3. Supporting Family and Personal Growth: For parents, the course can provide the skills needed to help children with their homework, especially in math. It also aids personal growth, as improved numeracy can open doors to new learning opportunities and hobbies that involve quantitative skills.
  4. Career Development: Improved numeracy skills can be a significant asset in the workplace. Whether handling cash transactions, understanding business reports, or managing schedules, these skills can contribute to career advancement and efficiency.

Additional information

Awarding Body

Generic Award
Region

Staffordshire, West Midlands
Sector

Functional Skills
Funding Type

Multiply Scheme
Delivery

Online Learning
Minimum Entry Age

19
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