OVERVIEW
Different approaches to teaching Functional Skills for learners to pass
The Functional Skills maths requirements are more challenging in their assessment expectations than the legacy qualifications. The changes made are essential for Functional Skills in mathematics to remain in line with the GCSE curriculum and need to be positively embraced. In addition, the challenges, adjustments, and restrictions required to address the Covid 19 pandemic have blurred how to best support the effective skill development required.
This webinar will help delegates to understand some of the key challenges and different approaches that are needed to allow learners to be successful in the attainment of the necessary knowledge and skills needed to achieve a pass.
Objectives
This webinar will discuss:
- Building a positive attitude towards maths;
- Good practice for maths delivery;
- The most common challenges in the new assessments;
- Non-calculator skill development.
Target Audience
All providers offering Functional Skills qualifications in maths at Level 1 and 2 who want to improve the delivery and pass rates of Functional maths.
This interactive webinar is relevant for managers and delivery staff involved in supporting learners on programmes that offer Functional Skills in mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2.
This webinar is not suitable for providers who achieve first-time pass rates for Functional maths and have no areas for development in their mathematics provision.
