Our Functional Skills Maths Training for Teachers equips educators with essential mathematical knowledge, teaching strategies and applied classroom methods needed to deliver effective numeracy instruction in UK schools, colleges and learning environments.

This CPD-accredited Functional Skills Maths course focuses on core number skills, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and the real-world application of maths — aligned with the UK national curriculum and the Functional Skills Maths Level 1 & Level 2 frameworks. You will build confidence in explaining concepts clearly, breaking down calculations step-by-step, supporting SEN learners and delivering structured maths lessons with ease.

Through this Functional Skills Maths online training, you will develop a specialist understanding of BODMAS rules, factors & multiples, approximation, scientific notation, profit-loss calculations, tax, discount, ratio and proportion. You will also learn how to support learners preparing for GCSE Foundation Maths, Functional Skills exams and workplace numeracy requirements — a highly valuable skill in UK education.

By enrolling in this CPD-certified Functional Skills Maths Training for Teachers, you gain recognised credentials, subject knowledge, and the confidence required to teach maths effectively in primary, secondary and adult education settings across the UK.

Course Overview

Career-focused Functional Skills Maths Teacher Training

  • Fully online with flexible self-paced learning
  • CPD-accredited & recognised across UK education settings
  • Covers core maths fundamentals for classroom-ready delivery
  • Aligned with Functional Skills & GCSE Foundation numeracy standards
  • Teaches integers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios & proportions
  • Includes practical calculation methods for real-world application
  • Ideal for teachers, tutors, TAs & SEN support professionals
  • Suitable for new educators or those refreshing their maths subject knowledge

By the end of this Functional Skills Maths Training, you will be able to:

  • Teach integers, fractions & rational numbers confidently
  • Apply BODMAS rules to simplify and teach mathematical expressions
  • Break down decimal, percentage & ratio questions for all ability levels
  • Use approximation & estimation to strengthen problem-solving skills
  • Explain profit, loss, discount & tax calculations with real examples
  • Interpret and teach scientific notation (standard form) clearly
  • Prepare students for Functional Skills & GCSE Foundation assessments
  • Plan and deliver structured, engaging numeracy lessons aligned to UK standards
  • Functional maths teaching competency
  • Instructional delivery & classroom clarity
  • Step-by-step calculation explanation methods
  • SEN-friendly numeracy support strategies
  • Assessment skills for maths progression
  • Curriculum-aligned planning & lesson structure
  • Problem-solving and mathematical reasoning

Ideal for:

  • Teachers delivering Functional Skills Maths in the UK
  • Tutors supporting GCSE Foundation or adult numeracy
  • Teaching assistants aiming to strengthen subject knowledge
  • SEN practitioners providing numeracy intervention sessions
  • New educators entering maths teaching
  • Career changers preparing for education roles
  • Anyone wanting recognised maths teaching training

When you enrol, you benefit from:

  • A UK-focused education & CPD training provider
  • 24/7 tutor support with instant course access
  • Interactive lessons & clear module-based structure
  • Affordable, transparent pricing — no hidden fees
  • Courses aligned with UK teaching & numeracy standards
  • 100% online study via any device
  • Flexible learning pace with one-year access

No formal qualifications required. You should:

  • Have an interest in teaching or supporting maths learning
  • Understand basic written English
  • Be motivated to develop professional skills

No prior maths teaching experience is needed.

You may progress into roles such as:

Job Role

Typical Salary Range UK

Maths Teacher / Tutor

£25,000 – £40,000

GCSE / Functional Skills Instructor

£23,000 – £35,000

Teaching Assistant (Maths Specialist)

£18,000 – £24,000

SEN Support Worker – Numeracy Focus

£19,000 – £26,000

Adult Education Tutor

£23,000 – £30,000

Private Maths Tutor (Freelance)

Flexible earnings

With this CPD-accredited qualification, you will be classroom-ready, confident in core numeracy, and able to support learners towards real mathematical progress.

The assessment is straightforward; you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of this  course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed. 

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Upon completing the course and passing the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training, which demonstrates your professional knowledge, practical skills, and career readiness. You can select your preferred certificate option at discounted rates, with the Digital CPD Certificate (PDF) available for only £6.99, the Printed Hardcopy Certificate for only £9.99, or both the Digital and Printed Certificates together for just £11.99. This certification will significantly strengthen your CV and enhance your credibility within the education sector. Please note that discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only, so be sure to secure your certificate before the offer ends.

Our Functional Skills Maths Training for Teachers equips educators with essential mathematical knowledge, teaching strategies and applied classroom methods needed to deliver effective numeracy instruction in UK schools, colleges and learning environments.

This CPD-accredited Functional Skills Maths course focuses on core number skills, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and the real-world application of maths — aligned with the UK national curriculum and the Functional Skills Maths Level 1 & Level 2 frameworks. You will build confidence in explaining concepts clearly, breaking down calculations step-by-step, supporting SEN learners and delivering structured maths lessons with ease.

Through this Functional Skills Maths online training, you will develop a specialist understanding of BODMAS rules, factors & multiples, approximation, scientific notation, profit-loss calculations, tax, discount, ratio and proportion. You will also learn how to support learners preparing for GCSE Foundation Maths, Functional Skills exams and workplace numeracy requirements — a highly valuable skill in UK education.

By enrolling in this CPD-certified Functional Skills Maths Training for Teachers, you gain recognised credentials, subject knowledge, and the confidence required to teach maths effectively in primary, secondary and adult education settings across the UK.

Course Overview

Career-focused Functional Skills Maths Teacher Training

  • Fully online with flexible self-paced learning
  • CPD-accredited & recognised across UK education settings
  • Covers core maths fundamentals for classroom-ready delivery
  • Aligned with Functional Skills & GCSE Foundation numeracy standards
  • Teaches integers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios & proportions
  • Includes practical calculation methods for real-world application
  • Ideal for teachers, tutors, TAs & SEN support professionals
  • Suitable for new educators or those refreshing their maths subject knowledge

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this Functional Skills Maths Training, you will be able to:

  • Teach integers, fractions & rational numbers confidently
  • Apply BODMAS rules to simplify and teach mathematical expressions
  • Break down decimal, percentage & ratio questions for all ability levels
  • Use approximation & estimation to strengthen problem-solving skills
  • Explain profit, loss, discount & tax calculations with real examples
  • Interpret and teach scientific notation (standard form) clearly
  • Prepare students for Functional Skills & GCSE Foundation assessments
  • Plan and deliver structured, engaging numeracy lessons aligned to UK standards

Skills You Will Gain

  • Functional maths teaching competency
  • Instructional delivery & classroom clarity
  • Step-by-step calculation explanation methods
  • SEN-friendly numeracy support strategies
  • Assessment skills for maths progression
  • Curriculum-aligned planning & lesson structure
  • Problem-solving and mathematical reasoning

Who Is This Course For?

Ideal for:

  • Teachers delivering Functional Skills Maths in the UK
  • Tutors supporting GCSE Foundation or adult numeracy
  • Teaching assistants aiming to strengthen subject knowledge
  • SEN practitioners providing numeracy intervention sessions
  • New educators entering maths teaching
  • Career changers preparing for education roles
  • Anyone wanting recognised maths teaching training

Why Choose Teachers Training

When you enrol, you benefit from:

  • A UK-focused education & CPD training provider
  • 24/7 tutor support with instant course access
  • Interactive lessons & clear module-based structure
  • Affordable, transparent pricing — no hidden fees
  • Courses aligned with UK teaching & numeracy standards
  • 100% online study via any device
  • Flexible learning pace with one-year access

Entry Requirements For this course

No formal qualifications required. You should:

  • Have an interest in teaching or supporting maths learning
  • Understand basic written English
  • Be motivated to develop professional skills

No prior maths teaching experience is needed.

Career Path

You may progress into roles such as:

Job Role

Typical Salary Range UK

Maths Teacher / Tutor

£25,000 – £40,000

GCSE / Functional Skills Instructor

£23,000 – £35,000

Teaching Assistant (Maths Specialist)

£18,000 – £24,000

SEN Support Worker – Numeracy Focus

£19,000 – £26,000

Adult Education Tutor

£23,000 – £30,000

Private Maths Tutor (Freelance)

Flexible earnings

With this CPD-accredited qualification, you will be classroom-ready, confident in core numeracy, and able to support learners towards real mathematical progress.

Assessment

The assessment is straightforward; you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of this course. You can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed. 

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Certification

Upon completing the course and passing the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training, which demonstrates your professional knowledge, practical skills, and career readiness. You can select your preferred certificate option at discounted rates, with the Digital CPD Certificate (PDF) available for only £6.99, the Printed Hardcopy Certificate for only £9.99, or both the Digital and Printed Certificates together for just £11.99. This certification will significantly strengthen your CV and enhance your credibility within the education sector. Please note that discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only, so be sure to secure your certificate before the offer ends.

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Yes. This Functional Skills Maths Training for Teachers is CPD-QS accredited and recognised across UK schools, colleges and tuition settings.

No. This course is suitable for beginners, trainee teachers, teaching assistants and educators wanting to refresh or strengthen maths knowledge.

You will learn integers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, proportions, approximations, BODMAS rules, profit & loss, tax, discount and scientific notation.

Yes — you can study anytime, on any device, with 365-day access and flexible self-paced learning.

Ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, tutors, SEN staff, adult education trainers and anyone planning to teach Functional Skills Maths or GCSE Foundation content.

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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