Maths scholar scoops £20 prize!
Posted on January 11th, 2008
A student at Kettering learndirect centre scooped £20 of high street vouchers last month in a pre Christmas Prize Draw!
The draw at the centre, which is provided by Business Advice Direct (BAD), was held on 20th December and was open to any learner who re-sat and passed a previously failed literacy or numeracy test. Names of successful students were entered into the draw and a winner selected by centre tutor Adam Rowthorn.
And Melinda Murray-Hill, of Jasmine Road, Kettering, won the prize after beating her fear of maths and passing Level 2 Numeracy!
Mel started studying at BAD Kettering in July 07 and passed Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy but struggled with level 2 Numeracy which she initially failed.
“After lots of revision and use of both printed and online resources, she has now re-taken and passed the national test in Adult Numeracy Level 2,” said Tutor Val Hehir. “This is a great achievement for Mel as she was not confident with maths when she began learning, but now feels much more comfortable working with numbers in general.”
Mel will now concentrate on revising for the Level 2 Literacy exam which she hopes to re-take by the end of January before progressing on to European Computer Driving Licence.
Head of Funded Learning Fiona Wright said: “We are delighted that Mel cracked the Level 2 Numeracy and wish her well with the ECDL and with her determination we are sure these new skills will help her in finding a great job.”
