Ascentis
Level 1
QN: 610/6399/X
Curriculum Active
Ascentis Level 1 Extended Award in Mathematical 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 extract information from data.
- Be able to interpret information from data.
- Be able to represent discrete data.
3
Measure: Time and Temperature
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.
- Be able to read temperatures.
- Be able to compare temperatures.
- Be able to measure temperature.
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 use the properties of 2D shapes to solve problems.
- Be able to read and record angles in degrees.
- Be able to measure and record angles in degrees.
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.
- Be able to read 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.
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.
- Understand the effect of multiplying whole numbers by 10 and 100.
- Understand the effect of dividing whole numbers by 10 and 100.
- Be able to recognise numerical relationships.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6399/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Ascentis
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2025