• Understand the number system and relationships between sizes of objects
• Appreciate and work with some basic elements in algebra and algebraic manipulation
• Solve simple and simultaneous equations and transpose equations
• Apply rounding rules to the results of calculations
• Calculate binomial coefficients
• Use an extended set of calculator functions

Section 1 - Numbers

• Our Number System
• The Number Line
• Counting Numbers
• Parts of Counting Numbers
• Rounding
• Comparisons of Numbers
• Percentages
• Summary

Section 2 - Algebra

• Letters for Numbers
• Indices, Powers and Exponents
• Basic Rules for Products Involving Indices
• Sequence of Operations
• Directed (or Signed) Numbers
• Manipulating Arithmetic Fractions
• Multiplication and Division in Algebra
• Use of Brackets
• Summary

Section 3 - Equations and Coefficients

• Simple Equations
• Changing the Subject of a Formula
• Simultaneous Equations
• Expanding Brackets
• Coefficients
• Inequalities
• Summary

Section 4 - Using a Calculator

• Basic Calculations
• The Square Root Function
• The Square Function
• The General Power Function
• The Factorial Function
• The Scientific Notation
• Use of the Memory Facility
• Combination of Functions
• Summary

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 20 hrs.

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:

Qualification 1: Basic Maths Certificate

Basic Maths Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Cert after your name.

Qualification 2: Level 2 Basic Maths Award

This Course leads to an NCFE Level 2 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independantly accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3). In accrediting the programme at level 2, NCFE attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 2 national qualification.

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Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).

What is NCFE

NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that a learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. Learners successfully completing NCFE accredited programmes receive an externally accredited and nationally recognised NCFE certificate.

Are there any additional costs?

The only additional costs on top of your course fees is £9.99 postage.

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