Maths

At REACH we believe that Maths should be taught, not just as an independent academic subject, but as a life skill that prepares our students for their next steps as they transition into adult life.

We understand that maths is not a subject that everyone likes, however, it is a subject that everyone needs and of our all students are encouraged to believe that by working hard at mathematics, they can succeed and that making mistakes is not seen as a failure, but as a valuable opportunity for learning and growth.

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REACH offers all of our students the chance to achieve qualifications in Functional Skills from Entry Level, Level 1 to Level 2. This will reinforce their understanding and application of numeracy, whilst building a level of confidence and resilience to achieve a GCSE in Maths at the end of Year 11.

Functional Skills qualifications are available at:

• Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2.

As an approximate comparison Functional Skills are similar too:

• Entry Level 1 – 3 is below GCSE level
• Level 1 is comparable to GCSE grades 1 – 3
• Level 2 is comparable to GCSE grade 4

Do we still study GCSE (9-1)?

​Yes, all of our lessons are planned to ensure that our students are working towards a GCSE. We find that using Functional Skills helps build confidence and engagement in Maths as students can relate to the real life aspect of the qualification. This then ensures students have the underpinning numeracy knowledge they need to progress and achieve at GCSE level.