Maths Support Thomas Stoner

FOCUS ALERTS SMARTSCREEN – FS AND FS PLUS AND E-TOOLKIT WEBSITE SUPPORT QUALIFICATIONS LOCAL NETWORK EVENTS LOCAL OFFICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST ADVISORS WEBINARS E-FUNCTIONAL SKILLS RANGE OF SUPPORT CITY & GUILDS SUPPORT EVENTS

SMARTSCREEN

© CITY & GUILDS FUNCTIONAL SKILLS and FUNCTIONAL SKILLS PLUS SMARTSCREEN – FUNCTIONAL SKILLS Range of topics tutor notes information problem solving worksheets skills check schemes of work lesson plans tracking documents FS PLUS includes projects suggested answers

E-TOOLKIT

OUR DIGITAL SUPPORT OFFER MATHS AND ENGLISH E-TOOLKIT It is… Maths and English e-Toolkit It provides… maths and English teaching and learning support, from initial assessment to examination It supports… all nations, all centres, all qualifications, all learners It will…. Equip centres with all they need to support and enhance maths and English teaching and learning across their organisation

BENEFITS TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES WHAT’S AVAILABLE ACCESS TO A WEALTH OF MULTI-MEDIA TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES The resources are designed to support Entry 1 – Level 2 and are perfect for aiding progression to Functional Skills and GCSE. FOR TUTORS: Live community for sharing best practice Delivery plans for every sub-topic Tutor guides and recommended resources Interactive activities complete with guidance sheets Audio and visual clips that enhance lesson plans Easy access to qualification advisors and consultants FOR LEARNERS: Interactive activities complete with guidance sheets Recommended resources to help make learning easier e-Learning for computer-based and mobile learning Audio and video clips that really bring topics to life Quizzes, revision videos and cards add variety and interest Maths and English revision videos now available

E-FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

e-Functional Skills is a complete online Functional Skills teaching and learning experience e-Functional Skills supports Maths, English and ICT Functional Skills Entry 3 – Level 2. It will…. ensure consistent Functional Skills delivery, speed up completions and improve learners’ chance of a first time pass. e-Functional Skills has been developed in partnership with digital education publishers Hodder Education and developed in collaboration with Functional Skills expert Maureen Emmett E-FUNCTIONAL SKILLS WHAT IS IT? The system is built on the well-established Dynamic Learning Platform and can be used across multiple devices (incl all mobiles through HTML 5)

E-FUNCTIONAL SKILLS DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT INITIAL ASSESSMENT WHAT LEVEL AM I WORKING AT? WHERE ARE MY SKILLS GAPS? HOW CAN I FILL THOSE GAPS? TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES HOW CAN I TEST ‘TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE’ HOW CAN I PRACTICE FOR MY TEST? CITY & GUILDS PRACTICE TESTS AND EXAM GUIDANCE MY NEW SKILLS? HOW CAN I SEEK ADDITIONAL TUTOR SUPPORT? TUTOR / LEARNER MESSAGING SERVICE ALIGNED TO THE LEARNER JOURNEY

BENEFITS E-FUNCTIONAL SKILLS BENEFITS FOR CENTRES IMPROVE DELIVERY SUPPORT INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS SUPPORT MIXED EXPERIENCE PRACTITIONERS DELIVER INDIVIDUALISED TEACHING REDUCE RESIT FEES By ensuring learners receive a high quality, consistent and blended learning experience By improving progress monitoring and reporting and show learners are receiving appropriate teaching and preparation By providing a platform to structure and aid Functional Skills delivery By enabling staff to deliver a truly tailored teaching experience appropriate to skills level and the needs of a cohort or individual learner By better preparing learners for end- assessment and improving first- time pass rates

BENEFITS E-FUNCTIONAL SKILLS BENEFITS FOR LEARNERS SUPPORT LEARNER DEVELOPMENT INSTIL LEARNER CONFIDENCE PROVIDE ENHANCED SUPPORT IMPROVE FIRST TIME PASS RATES PROMOTE FLEXIBLE LEARNING By encouraging learner development and self-motivated learning By helping learners approach learning in manageable steps By allowing 24/7 anytime, anywhere access to learning and support from tutors and online learning resources By thoroughly preparing the learner for their exam, ensuring they are confident and test- ready By facilitating learning outside of the classroom or workplace

Range of Learning Resources Resources include: Audio files Images Tests Animations Videos/e-learning Word Docs Powerpoint Files Excel Spreadsheets PDF

SUPPORTING PROGRESS TO FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & GCSE

MATHEMATICS SKILLS AND ENGLISH SKILLS (3847) LEVELS ASSESSMENT MATHEMATICS SKILLS (3847) ENGLISH SKILLS (3847)  55 single-unit Award qualifications (1-2 credits, depending on unit size)  themed Award qualifications at each level (4-7 credits, depending on level)  Number  Measure, shape and space  Handling data  Certificate covering full range of skills at each level (13-15 credits, depending on level) Internally assessed – portfolio-based e-portfolio tools (eg Learning Assistant) can be used Internal and External Quality Assurance required Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1, Level 2 STRUCTURE  45 single-unit Award qualifications (2 credits)  themed Award qualifications at each level (6 credits)  Reading  Writing  Speaking and listening  Certificate covering full range of skills at each level (18 credits) QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AND ASSESSMENT Learners who have specific skills gaps and require a personalised approach to learning and assessment in a context relevant to their needs SUITABLE FOR

PRINCIPLES OF USING MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES (3844) PRINCIPLES OF USING WRITTEN AND SPOKEN ENGLISH (3844) LEVELS ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE IN THE PRINCIPLES OF USING MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES (3844) AWARD IN THE PRINCIPLES OF USING WRITTEN AND SPOKEN ENGLISH (3844)  Externally set, on demand, on screen assessment through the e-volve platform  Single unit QCF qualification  Certificate -13 credits On demand, externally set, on screen assessment Machine marked with instant results Entry 3, Level 1, Level 2 STRUCTURE  Externally set, on demand, on screen assessment through the e-volve platform  Single unit QCF qualification  Award – 10 credits QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AND ASSESSMENT Learners who wish to complete a programme of learning leading to a one off, summative assessment which demonstrates resilience and a secure grasp of the principles of mathematics and English SUITABLE FOR

LEVEL 3 PROGRAMMES NEW CORE MATHS QUALIFICATION Can be delivered alongside the City & Guilds TechBac to meet the government’s Technical Baccalaureate measure Designed for candidates who have GCSE Mathematics at A* to C, but are not going on to do A Levels Available to register on now, and will have first assessment, by external knowledge tests, in 2016 GradeUCAS points A60 B50 C40 D30 E CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN USING AND APPLYING MATHEMATICS QAN601/4708/8 Scheme No FrameworkNQF GLH180 UCAS POINTS 50% of year olds think maths would be improved if it was more geared towards real-life practical scenarios. City & Guilds Ways Into Work, June 2012

SUPPORT You can access support in a number of ways: – assessment-related – assessment-related – general centre SmartScreen - Functional Skills community Newsletters ‘All About….’ – sign up for these through the ‘your preferences’ link at the bottom of any City & Guilds website page Face-to-face events and webinars – check the Events section of the website Your City & Guilds contact - Business Manager Your City & Guilds Portfolio Advisor Join the conversation #CGMathsEnglish