Working Together: Support Childrens Numeracy is a free* course which looks at how numeracy is taught in primary schools. The course also gives ideas for supporting learning at home and also includes an opportunity to gain a numeracy qualification at an adult level.
Level 2
The course is open to anyone over the age of 16 who helps a child with their learning at home.
17 weeks
The course will look at:
• New methods for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Numeracy games and activities
• Vocabulary and terms used in schools
• Gaining an adult qualification
There is one three hour session per week, which will include informal discussions, note-taking, reading information, completing practical tasks etc…There will also be some activities to carry out between sessions.
A college certificate will be awarded to anyone who completes the course. There is also an opportunity to gain a certificate from the Open College Network by submitting a portfolio. The Adult Numeracy Qualification will take the form of a multiple choice, 1.25 hour paper.
Learners who have completed the Working Together courses may consider taking Teaching Assistant, or other childcare, qualifications.
