Ascentis
Entry Level
QN: 610/6403/8
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Ascentis Entry Level Certificate in Mathematical Skills (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Ascentis. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 130 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Ascentis
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
130 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applying Addition and Subtraction Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use addition in practical situations.
- Be able to use subtraction in practical situations.
- Be able to use a combination of addition and subtraction within practical situations.
2
Applying Fraction Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and record common fractions.
- Be able to identify equivalent fraction forms.
- Be able to use common fractions in everyday situations.
3
Applying Number Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise the written form of whole numbers up to 1000.
- Be able to identify the value of whole numbers up to 1000.
- Be able to recognise number patterns involving whole numbers up to 1000.
- Be able to approximate by rounding.
- Be able to use numbers up to 1000.
4
Applying Shape and Space
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and use the properties of 2D shapes to solve practical problems.
- Be able to identify and use the properties of 3D shapes to solve practical problems.
5
Data Handling: Extracting and Interpreting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to extract information from charts.
- Be able to interpret information from charts.
- Be able to make numerical comparisons from bar charts.
- Be able to make numerical comparisons from pictograms.
6
Data Handling: Recording and Representing Data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to record numerical information.
- Know how to organise information.
- Be able to represent data in different ways.
7
Developing and Applying Decimal Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read numbers with up to two decimal places
- Be able to write numbers with up to two decimal places
- Understand that the position of a digit signifies its value
8
Division of Whole Numbers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to divide two digit whole numbers by a single digit.
- Be able to divide two digit whole numbers by single digits in everyday contexts.
- Be able to check answers as required.
9
Measure: Capacity and Temperature
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to estimate
- measure and compare capacity.
- Know units of temperature.
- Be able to use units of temperature in practical contexts.
10
Measuring and Estimating: Distance and Length
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and interpret distance in everyday situations.
- Be able to measure length.
- Be able to estimate length.
11
Money: Adding and Subtracting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to add money using decimal notation.
- Be able to subtract money using decimal notation.
- Be able to use money in decimal notation in everyday contexts.
12
Multiplication of Whole Numbers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to multiply two digit whole numbers by a single digit.
- Be able to multiply two digit whole numbers by a single digit in everyday context., Check answers as required.
13
Time
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and record time in five minute intervals using am and pm.
- Understand common date formats.
- Be able to use time in practical situations.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6403/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Ascentis
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2025