Data: Functional Skills Maths Preparation

Data: Functional Skills Maths Preparation

A full day session covering various mathematical topics relating to Data to help prepare you for a Functional Skills Maths exam

By Multiply

Date and time

Wed, 7 May 2025 09:00 - 16:30 GMT+1

Location

Truro College

Truro & Penwith College Truro TR1 3XX United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours 30 minutes

We understand that life can be busy and it can be tricky to fit everything in. That’s why our sessions are designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule.

The sessions are part of a rolling programme, available on Wednesdays and Thursdays, making it easy to find a time that works for you. Choose from multiple dates to suit your busy lifestyle.

These intensive, skill-building sessions are designed to accelerate your understanding and proficiency in functional maths skills.

Arrival from 09:00am to start at 09:30am.


Who is this for?

These sessions are for anyone wanting to prepare for a Functional Skills maths exam. There are 3 different topic areas: Number, Geometry and Data.

As part of the programme we are also offering you the chance to sit your Functional Skills Maths exam. Exams will be held monthly on a Friday, giving you a structured timeline to aim for and a clear path to certification.

If these days do not suit, please contact the adult learning team at futureskills@truro-penwith.ac.uk or 01872 308000 to discuss alternatives.


What will be covered?

The Data session will cover all the topics you will need to know to sit a Functional SKills Maths exam.

  • Mean, median, mode and range
  • Data tables (two-way tables)
  • Estimating the mean
  • Simple probability
  • Scatter graphs

Please be aware that we have ANPR in operation on campus. You are not permitted to park in the car park and will incur a fine if you do.



Organised by

Multiply

All courses delivered through Multiply are fully funded by the UK Government under the Skills for Life Campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness and understanding of skills offers among adults, whether they are looking to change career, want to find a more rewarding job or are just starting out.

The Multiply programme is part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) allocated to local authorities to help people improve their maths skills.

Multiply can improve your employment chances, help with budgeting & money management and give you the skills & confidence to help your children with their maths homework.

Our Multiply project will offer free, flexible opportunities for you to improve your maths skills and, if you want, gain a qualification.