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Hillcroft College : Numeracy Essentials

Number Basics (13-15th Oct or 24-26th Oct)

Develop your Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Positive & Negative number, Estimation and Calculator skills - the best place for everyone to start. Feeling rusty? Lack confidence? Just want to get your brain working? There’s plenty of help, tips and practice. Aimed at E2-E3, but with activities for learners at all levels.

Number Plus (next term)

Develop your skills with Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Ratio, Proportion and Scale. Learn short-cuts, tricks and tips and finally get to grips with the topics everyone hates! Aimed at E3-L1 learners, but with activities for all levels.

Measures Basics (3-5th November or 21-23rd Nov)

Develop your understanding of Metric & Imperial systems and your skills measuring Length, Height, Width, Weight & Capacity. Work with tapes, rulers, scales and use decimals effectively. Activities for students at all levels, from beginner to confident.

Measures Plus (next term)

Develop your skills in Perimeter, Area, Volume, converting Metric & Imperial, working with Composite shapes and Useful Formulas. Learn quick ways to find perimeter, area or volume. Learn new ideas and carry out practical activities. Aimed at L1-L2, but with activities for students at all levels.

Data Basics (24-26th November or next term)

Develop your ability to gather, record, present and read information in Tables, Charts, Graphs, Surveys. Information management is an essential skill today; learn simple ways to gather and organise data. Aimed at E3-L1 students, with activities for students at all levels.

Data Plus (next term)

Develop further skills in Collecting, Sorting and Presenting information, using Mean, Median, Mode and Range. Take information management to the next level: learn how to analyse it, use spreadsheets and present your findings. Aimed at L1-L2 learners, with activities for students at all levels.

For more information please contact Hillcroft College on 02028 399 2688 or e-mail on operations@hillcroft.ac.uk