Ascentis
    Level 1
    QN: 603/4749/1
    Curriculum Active

    Ascentis Level 1 Certificate in Mathematics (Stepping Stones to Functional Skills)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Ascentis. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 189 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    Ascentis
    Syllabus Units
    14 Units
    Guided Hours
    189 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Data Calculations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the arithmetical average for a set of data.
    • Understand the range of a set of data.
    2

    Handling Data

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to represent discrete data
    • Be able to group and graphically represent discrete data
    3

    Measure: Time

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand times written in different formats
    • Understand dates written in different formats
    • Know the relationship between units of time
    • Be able to calculate using time
    4

    Probability

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand probability as an expression of an event occurring.
    • Understand that probability can be written as a fraction, decimal or percentage.
    • Be able to calculate probability.
    5

    Understanding and Using 2D Shapes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the properties of 2D shapes
    • Be able to read and record angles in degrees
    • Be able to describe and measure angles in degrees
    • Be able to interpret plans, elevations and nets of 3D shapes
    6

    Understanding and Using Decimals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to read numbers with up to three decimal places.
    • Be able to write numbers with up to three decimal places.
    • Be able to order numbers with up to three decimal places.
    • Understand that the position of a digit signifies its value.
    • Be able to approximate decimals by rounding to a whole number or 2 decimal places.
    • Be able to add decimals up to 2 decimal places.
    • Be able to subtract decimals up to 2 decimal places.
    • Be able to multiply decimals up to 2 decimal places.
    • Be able to divide decimals up to 2 decimal places.
    • Know how to use strategies to check answers.
    • Be able to use a calculator to calculate decimals.
    7

    Understanding and Using Fractions

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to read common fractions and mixed numbers.
    • Be able to write common fractions and mixed numbers.
    • Be able to order common fractions and mixed numbers.
    • Know common equivalent fractions.
    • Be able to find fractions of whole number quantities and measurements.
    • Be able to use a calculator to solve problems involving fractions.
    • Understand ratio and direct proportion.
    8

    Understanding and Using Percentages

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand whole number percentages.
    • Be able to calculate percentage parts of whole number quantities.
    • Understand how to calculate percentage increase.
    • Understand how to calculate percentage decrease.
    • Be able to use a calculator to calculate percentages.
    9

    Understanding Length, Weight and Capacity

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand metric units of measurement
    • Be able to use units for measurement
    • Be able to use instruments for measurement
    • Understand the symbols for greater than and less than
    • Understand simple scales
    10

    Understanding Numbers

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to read whole numbers.
    • Be able to write whole numbers.
    • Be able to order whole numbers.
    • Understand the symbols for greater than and less than.
    • Be able to round whole numbers.
    • Be able to recognise negative numbers in practical contexts.
    11

    Understanding Perimeter and Area

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the perimeters of shapes.
    • Be able to find the perimeters of shapes.
    • Be able to read and record measurement of an area.
    • Be able to find the areas of rectangles.
    12

    Understanding Volume

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how volume is measured
    • Know how to find the volume of cuboid shapes
    • Know how to find the volume of a cube
    13

    Using Calculations: Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to add whole numbers.
    • Be able to subtract whole numbers.
    • Be able to check answers.
    14

    Using Calculations: Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to multiply whole numbers
    • Be able to divide whole numbers
    • Be able to check answers
    • Be able to recognise numerical relationships

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/4749/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Ascentis
    Qualification Type
    Other Life Skills Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2019