Embedding Functional Skills
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these case studies describe work done by practitioners to explore the effective embedding of functional skills in STEM teaching and learning.
As well as focusing on functional mathematics, these projects explore a range of issues relevant to the FE and skills sector, including:
• Enhancing learners’ skills for future employment
• Implementing equality and diversity
• CPD and peer-support
• Assessment for Learning.
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'Brookside Brush-up' - Inspiring Learning Project
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the theme of embedding functional skills. It describes how Strode College used active learning techniques to engage adults, who were working with children, to improve their maths skills. Through increased self-confidence and skill levels,…
Developing Active Learning Approaches in Numeracy
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service, these materials help to demonstrate effective practice. This case study, written by Options 2, looks at the themes of embedding of functional skills and the wider sector. Options 2 provides training for young people to enable them to achieve the skills and qualifications they…
Developing Staff Capability to Deliver Functional Maths
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service, these materials help to demonstrate effective practice. This case study, from Network Learning Centres UK Ltd, looks at the theme of embedding functional skills. In this instance, the planned implementation of functional skills was broken into four stages. This case study…
Embed Functional Skills in Motor Vehicle Courses
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the theme of embedding functional skills. It describes how staff within the motor vehicle department of the City of Wolverhampton College were faced with the challenge of embedding functional skills within motor vehicle courses. To meet this…
Enhancing Functional Skills Teaching within Prisons
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the theme of embedding functional skills. From Strode College, the project engaged practitioners with professional development designed to share practice in subject knowledge and delivery of functional skills. It aimed to: • offer training…
Financial Awareness
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the themes of embedding functional skills, numeracy and financial capability. It describes a project that is being piloted at Hull College. The project aims to improve the financial awareness of its entry and level one learners, as well as…
Functional Maths - Sharing Good Practice
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the theme of embedding functional skills. The purpose of the case study was to celebrate success and share good practice. The study involved disseminating information and resources gained from a STEM event, followed by a discussion of ways in…
Improving the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the theme of embedding functional skills. Derwen College is a specialist residential college which delivers a wide range of vocational courses to students with learning difficulties and disabilities. While undertaking the vocational courses…
Initial Skills for Life Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study tackles the theme of functional skills. By HMP Durham, the case study is an account of the basic skills initial assessment and diagnostic procedure each learner undergoes on entry to the prison. The study follows the learner experience and outlines the…
Kinaesthetic Strategies for Basic Arithmetic
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the theme of embedding functional skills. The case study describes a foundation construction programme at Bolton College, which sought to address the issue of poor numeracy in learners. To ensure appropriate provision for these students, a staff…
Supporting Numeracy
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the themes of embedding functional skills and curriculum development. It looks at the City of Bristol College which wanted to enhance its partnerships with local schools. The project addresses functional mathematics. Partnerships were developed…
Take Home Maths
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study addresses the theme of embedding functional skills. From Reading Borough Council, it looks at a group of teachers who worked collaboratively across secondary schools to explore strategies for developing functional skills in mathematics. Individual members…
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