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The Functional Skills Maths Training for Teachers is a CPD-accredited, fully online teaching support course designed for current and aspiring educators who want to master essential mathematical concepts and teaching strategies. This highly rated training equips teachers with the theoretical knowledge required to deliver core maths content in line with UK national standards, making it ideal for primary and secondary school educators, teaching assistants, and SEN support staff.
Course Overview
Structured into focused, easy-to-follow modules, this Functional Skills Maths Training course covers the fundamental maths topics needed to teach with clarity and confidence. The curriculum includes:
- Integers (Directed Numbers)
- Factors and Multiples
- Fractions
- Simplification Rule: BODMAS
- Decimal Numbers
- Rational Numbers
- Approximation Techniques
- Estimation and Scientific Notation (Standard Form)
- Percentage Calculations
- Ratio and Proportion
- Unitary Method and Applications
- Profit, Loss, Discount, and Tax Calculations
Each module is designed to give teachers a strong command of the maths they need to support learners across a range of levels, preparing them to deliver effective, curriculum-aligned instruction in the classroom.
Whether you’re refreshing your knowledge or preparing to teach functional maths for the first time, this course provides a solid theoretical foundation. It aligns with the UK curriculum and helps educators improve their subject knowledge, classroom delivery, and confidence when supporting student learning in maths.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand and teach directed numbers, fractions, and rational numbers confidently
- Apply BODMAS rules accurately in solving and teaching expressions
- Simplify complex calculations involving decimals, percentages, and ratios
- Use approximation and estimation methods effectively in a classroom setting
- Demonstrate clear methods to calculate profit, loss, tax, and discount
- Interpret and explain scientific notation for real-world applications
- Plan and deliver lessons aligned with functional maths requirements in UK schools
- Support students preparing for GCSE Foundation Maths, Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and 2, and similar qualifications
Why Enrol in This Functional Skills Maths Course?
This Functional Skills Maths Training for Teachers is a top choice for educators across the UK. Here’s why:
- Fully CPD-accredited and recognised UK-wide
- 100% online – study anytime, from anywhere
- Covers the essential maths topics required for confident classroom teaching
- Designed to meet UK curriculum expectations
- Instant access to all study materials and self-paced learning
- Suitable for both new teachers and experienced educators looking to refresh their maths knowledge
- Ideal for teachers supporting Functional Skills, GCSE Foundation, SEN learners, and adult education
Who is This Course For?
This Functional Skills Maths Training course is ideal for:
- Teachers preparing to deliver Functional Skills or GCSE Foundation Maths
- Teaching assistants and classroom support staff needing strong subject knowledge
- Tutors and SEN staff supporting learners in numeracy and life skills
- Educators returning to the profession who need to refresh their maths teaching
- Anyone interested in teaching maths at entry level, Level 1, or Level 2
Prerequisites
There are no prior qualifications required to enrol in this course. It is open to:
- Beginners looking to enter the teaching profession
- Existing teachers who want to strengthen their understanding of functional maths
- Professionals supporting maths education in schools or adult learning centres
Assessment Method
Assessment is completed through an automated multiple-choice quiz at the end of the course. To pass, learners must achieve a minimum score of 60%.
Reflective assignments are also provided throughout the modules to help reinforce learning and boost retention.
Certification
On successful completion of the course and final assessment, learners will receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training:
Here’s what you can choose from:
- Digital Certificate + Transcript (PDF) – for just £16.99.
- Hard Copy Certificate + Transcript – for only £19.99.
- The Complete Package – Enjoy the best value with both digital and hard copy certificates and transcripts for just £29.99!
This certification will enhance your CV, giving you a valuable edge in today’s competitive job market. Get Ready to stand out!
Career Path
Completing the Functional Skills Maths Training for Teachers can support career development in roles such as:
Maths Teacher or Tutor
Deliver functional skills or GCSE Foundation Maths content in schools or tuition centres
Average UK Salary: £25,000 – £40,000Teaching Assistant with Maths Specialism
Support students in numeracy and functional skills across age ranges
Average UK Salary: £18,000 – £24,000Adult Education Tutor (Maths)
Deliver adult numeracy programmes in colleges and community settings
Average UK Salary: £23,000 – £30,000SEN Support Worker – Numeracy Focus
Help learners with special educational needs to develop essential maths skills
Average UK Salary: £19,000 – £26,000Private Maths Tutor (Freelance)
Offer targeted one-to-one support for learners preparing for functional skills assessments
Earnings vary based on hours and location
With this CPD-accredited qualification, you’ll be well-equipped to teach essential maths with confidence and clarity, contributing to better outcomes for your learners and opening up new professional opportunities.
Course Curriculum
| Integers ( Directed Numbers) | |||
| Introduction | 00:02:00 | ||
| Multiplying any digit number by 11, 22, and 33 | 00:09:00 | ||
| Integers and ordering of integers | 00:06:00 | ||
| Operations on Integers | 00:04:00 | ||
| Multiplication and Division of Integers | 00:04:00 | ||
| Powers of Integers (Exponents) | 00:04:00 | ||
| Factors and Multiples | |||
| Complete knowledge about factors and multiples | 00:06:00 | ||
| Divisibility tests for 2,3,4,5,6 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Divisibility rules 7,8,9,10,11 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Prime Factorization | 00:06:00 | ||
| Highest Common Factor HCF | 00:10:00 | ||
| Least Common Multiple LCM | 00:16:00 | ||
| Relation between LCM and HCF | 00:04:00 | ||
| Fractions | |||
| Classification of Fractions | 00:04:00 | ||
| Convert mixed to improper and improper to mixed fractions | 00:03:00 | ||
| Equivalent Fractions | 00:04:00 | ||
| Comparing Fractions after converting to like fractions | 00:09:00 | ||
| Reducing a fraction to lowest term | 00:04:00 | ||
| Addition and subtraction OF fractions | 00:08:00 | ||
| Multiplication and division of fractions | 00:11:00 | ||
| Word problems on fractions | 00:16:00 | ||
| Simplification Rule : BODMAS | |||
| BODMAS and rules to remove brackets | 00:03:00 | ||
| Simplify expressions using BODMAS rules | 00:05:00 | ||
| Simplify expressions involving fractions using BODMAS | 00:07:00 | ||
| Decimal numbers | |||
| Decimal numbers in relation to fractions | 00:08:00 | ||
| Like and unlike Decimals | 00:05:00 | ||
| Ordering of Decimal numbers | 00:10:00 | ||
| Addition and subtraction of Decimal | 00:07:00 | ||
| Multiplication of Decimal | 00:03:00 | ||
| Division of Decimal | 00:05:00 | ||
| Rational Numbers | |||
| Rational number | 00:02:00 | ||
| Representation of Rational Numbers on Number line | 00:04:00 | ||
| Determining which fraction is terminating or non terminating | 00:05:00 | ||
| Shortcut Method of Writing Decimal Expansion of Fraction to Decimal | 00:08:00 | ||
| Approximation | |||
| Rounding to whole number | 00:06:00 | ||
| Rounding to required number of decimals (1 d.p. ) | 00:05:00 | ||
| Rounding to significant digits | 00:07:00 | ||
| Practice question on three methods of approximation | 00:05:00 | ||
| Estimation and Scientific Notation or Standard form | |||
| Estimation | 00:05:00 | ||
| Scientific Notation | 00:07:00 | ||
| Operation on numbers when they are in scientific notation | 00:06:00 | ||
| Percentage | |||
| Percentage to fraction and fraction to percentage | 00:06:00 | ||
| Percentage of a quantity and conversation to decimal | 00:06:00 | ||
| Expressing one quantity as percentage of another quantity | 00:06:00 | ||
| Finding increase decrease percent | 00:05:00 | ||
| Uses of percentages-Word Problems | 00:09:00 | ||
| Ratio and Proportion | |||
| Ratio- How to express as simple ratio | 00:09:00 | ||
| How to compare Ratios | 00:04:00 | ||
| Word problems on finding ratios | 00:07:00 | ||
| To divide a given quantity into a given Ratio | 00:11:00 | ||
| Proportion | 00:04:00 | ||
| Practice problems on Proportion | 00:06:00 | ||
| Continued proportion | 00:06:00 | ||
| Unitary Method and its Applications | |||
| Direct Variation ( or proportion) | 00:04:00 | ||
| Problems based on Direct proportion | 00:10:00 | ||
| Inverse Variation ( or proportion) | 00:10:00 | ||
| Multiple Ratios | 00:10:00 | ||
| Profit , Loss, discount and Tax | |||
| Basics – Profit and Loss | 00:04:00 | ||
| More practice problems on Profit & Loss | 00:06:00 | ||
| Selling price formula and Problems | 00:04:00 | ||
| Cost price formula and Problems | 00:03:00 | ||
| Higher problems on Profit and Loss | 00:08:00 | ||
| Basics – Discount | 00:05:00 | ||
| Practice problems on Discount | 00:04:00 | ||
| Tax | 00:06:00 | ||
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