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Maths Entry 1

Maths Entry 1 courses develop learner’s skills in everyday maths.

Learners will need to complete an English Entry 1 course before progressing onto this maths course as learners will need to understand and read English.

Maths Entry 1 teaches learners how to:

  • Complete addition and subtraction ( + and - )
  • Feel confident with your change when shopping
  • Work with money and time
  • Measure and weigh items
  • Identify different shapes
  • Read simple diagrams, maps and giving simple directions
  • Understand simple graphs and charts
  • Understand maths language and vocabulary as well as improve your English
  • There will be opportunities to look at a variety of functional tasks in real-life contexts.
  • Increase their knowledge in problem solving by using different strategies and memory techniques as well as independent learning and study skills.
  • Feel more confident with maths and know what to do to improve further.

People learn in different ways, so our tutors use a variety of activities. These include:

  • Working with others
  • Group discussions
  • Pair work
  • Individual work
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes / games
  • Assessments / tests
  • Peer assessment
  • Self-assessment
  • Homework
  • Learning records
  • Reading problems
  • Vocabulary work
  • Interactive Resources
  • Problem solving
  • Study skills
  • Research
  • Memory techniques
  • Using computers

If learners require additional support or other ways of learning, tutors will be able to help with these as well.

This course can lead to progression onto our Maths Entry Level 2 courses.