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Functional maths

Newcastle City Learning’s maths courses are delivered face to face at the Heaton Centre and Westgate College.  Courses are available from Entry Level 2 up to Level 2 and they will support you to develop your maths skills to move onto further study or employment.

The length of your course will depend upon your starting point and your qualification goal; your teacher will advise you on the time it will take.  Some learners progress and achieve within a term, others take a full year.  You will progress at a speed that is comfortable for you.

To enrol on a course, you will need to attend an initial assessment appointment so we can assess your maths skills and provide you with advice and guidance about your course.  These assessment sessions take place in the weeks running up to each academic holiday period. 

During your course you will have access to:

  • A diagnostic assessment, which will identify your strengths and areas for development
  • Taught sessions with your teacher
  • Individual feedback to help you track your progress
  • Mock and live exam sessions when you are ready

Learners can start our maths classes each half term up until Easter 2025, which is our last intake to work towards accreditation.

Sessions are available on a variety of days and times. 

To make an initial assessment appointment:

  • phone 0191 278 2818 or 0191 277 3520

What our learners say

“My experience has been very good.  The teacher is very patient and understanding, he works at a pace which works for each individual.  I understand maths better and I can continue to study further.” - Janis

“This has been one of the best experiences I have had with learning.  During the class, I have had loads of support and understanding.  Everything was well explained and easy to follow.  Learning maths with NCL will benefit me moving forward with my job and maybe onto a new challenge.  I can now help my daughter with her maths too." - Peter

Entry 2 and 3 Functional Maths

This course is suitable for adults who might not have studied maths for a long time or who lack confidence in the subject.

Exams can be taken in the classroom.  Upon completion of Entry Level 2, you can progress onto Entry Level 3. An Entry Level 3 learner could progress into Level 1. 

We also offer Entry Level Maths classes for ESOL learners, where there is a bigger focus on mathematical vocabulary and interpreting worded problem-solving questions.

Level 1 Functional Maths

This course is suitable for adults whose maths skills have been assessed as being secure at Entry Level 3.  The courses cover the main topics associated with number, measure and handling data.  You will gain your qualification on successful completion of your calculator and non-calculator papers.  Your English skills need to be secure at Level 1 in order to successfully read and interpret the problem-solving questions.

Level 2 Functional Maths

This course is suitable for those whose maths skills have been assessed as secure at Level 1 and who would like to improve their maths in order to progress into further learning or employment.  The courses cover the main topics associated with number, measure and handling data in more detail, building upon Level 1.  You will gain your qualification on successful completion of your calculator and non-calculator papers.  Your English skills need to be secure at Level 1 in order to successfully read and interpret the problem-solving questions.

All our maths exams are accredited by Pearson Edexcel.