Basic Maths Level 2
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Summary
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
Overview
Many employers ask for job applicants to have basic maths qualifications but having to study this subject all over again can be a daunting option.
The Distance Learning Basic Maths course enables you to improve your understanding of maths, with the support of our experienced and friendly tutors.
Whether you are returning to school, studying for an adult numeracy test, helping your kids with homework, or seeking the confidence that a firm maths foundation provides in everyday encounters, this course, provides the content you need to improve your basic maths skills.
The Basic Maths course covers such topics as: Getting started with the building blocks of maths, dealing with decimals, percentages and tackling fractions without fear.
Description
Modules:
Unit 1: Whole Numbers
- Place value (tens, hundredths, thousandths)
- Multiplication
- Division
- Long division
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Traditional methods
- Box methods
Unit 2: Using Numbers and Calculations
- Square numbers and roots
- Cubic numbers and roots
- Order of operations (BODMAS)
- Integers
- Inequalities (more than, less than signage)
- Ratio
- Inverse operations
Unit 3: Understanding Decimals, Fractions and Percentages
- Decimals and decimal places
- Decimals
- Fractions
- Percentages
- Standard Form
Unit 4: Working with Unit 3 Skills, Probability and Measures of Central Tendency
- Equivalences between decimals, fractions and percentages
- Basic probability
- Mean
- Median
- Mode
- Range
Unit 5: Measurements, Graphs, Tables and Charts
- Units of Time
- Distance
- Area
- Volume
- Perimeter
- Speed, distance and time
- Weight and mass
- Temperature
- Frequency charts
- Bar charts
- Line graphs
- Scatter plots
Unit 6: Mathematical Project
- Interpret findings from a questionnaire
- Presentation of results
- Using appropriate mathematical skills
- Using skills and knowledge from the rest of the course
Who is this course for?
If you want to develop your knowledge of Maths for your own purposes or to improve your career prospects, then this is the course for you.
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 2 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (where level 2 and 3 courses are similar in difficulty to GCSEs and A Levels, respectively, and where level 4 courses are slightly more challenging than an A-level).
The training courses have been designed specifically to meet the needs of learners who prefer to study from home. The course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 2 (using Ofqual's QCF level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved. This course has been accredited under NCFE IIQ Licence by Open Study College which has been approved as an NCFE Investing in Quality (IIQ) centre to give formal recognition to courses.
Requirements
You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
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