Open Learn Maths
Open Learn Maths Courses
Overview
These free online courses aim to provide an introduction to Functional Skills Maths at Levels 1 and 2, while giving you the opportunity to earn Open University digital badges. Please note, however, that to gain a functional skills qualification you will need to do an accredited course (see below).
The courses have been produced as part of the Department for Education’s Flexible Learning Fund, and were written by Bedford College Group in partnership with Middlesbrough College, West Herts College and The Open University. You can access the courses using the links here:
Links – Everyday Maths 1
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
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understand practical problems, some of which are non-routine
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identify the maths skills you need to tackle a problem
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use maths in an organised way to find the solution you’re looking for
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use appropriate checking procedures at each stage
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explain the process you used to get an answer and draw simple conclusions from it.
Links – Everyday Maths 2
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
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understand practical problems, some of which are non-routine
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identify the maths skills you need to tackle a problem
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use maths in an organised way to find the solution you’re looking for
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use appropriate checking procedures at each stage
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explain the process you used to get an answer and draw simple conclusions from it.
Links – Number, units and arithmetic
Course Outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
After studying this course, you should be able to:
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write whole numbers and decimals in place-value columns and compare their sizes
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multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals by 10, 100, 1000 and so on
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indicate given fractions on a diagram and find equivalent fractions for a given fraction
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mark numbers on a number line
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choose appropriate units for a given purpose.