donk 12 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Well im not the fizziest can of pop in the fridge,as im sure some of you are aware Anyway my girlfriend has just passed her Numeracy (maths) and literacy (english) at college,and while she was studying them i helped her out a bit when she got stuck A few weeks ago she went to enrol on another course and i went along with her,partly out of curiosity and also because i knew she would need a lift back home afterwards. Anyway while i was there she talked me into taking the Literacy and Numeracy tests that everyone has to sit to enrol on the courses. Its a test you take on the computer and you are guided through the first few questions by a tutor,then youre on your own. My results? 96% in Numeracy, and 100% in Literacy So guess what i went and done next? Ive enrolled and i start 10th October on 2 courses,both running concurrently on a saturday morning Im probably the oldest mature student (46) but what the hell eh? Its free and it might lead to something Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Well done for getting off your arse and doing something, hats off to you................ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
valentino 0 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 yes mate well done..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest STORM CHASER Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Good on ya.... never to old to learn.. best of luck... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tis TM 8 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Well im not the fizziest can of pop in the fridge,as im sure some of you are aware Anyway my girlfriend has just passed her Numeracy (maths) and literacy (english) at college,and while she was studying them i helped her out a bit when she got stuck A few weeks ago she went to enrol on another course and i went along with her,partly out of curiosity and also because i knew she would need a lift back home afterwards. Anyway while i was there she talked me into taking the Literacy and Numeracy tests that everyone has to sit to enrol on the courses. Its a test you take on the computer and you are guided through the first few questions by a tutor,then youre on your own. My results? 96% in Numeracy, and 100% in Literacy So guess what i went and done next? Ive enrolled and i start 10th October on 2 courses,both running concurrently on a saturday morning Im probably the oldest mature student (46) but what the hell eh? Its free and it might lead to something Good on you matey! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hyperion Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 well done mate! go for it! cheers hyperion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Go for it Donk! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 nice one donk fairplay to ya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurchergrrl 1,441 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Well done Donk! Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wanna be farmer 0 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I had to do those tests at school a little while ago as they are equivalent to half a GCSE. Only a selcet few get to do them. But to tell you the truth, when you sit down and put your mind to it they're easy. I got 100% on the Literacy paper and 98% on the numeracy paper. I'm still annoyed at myself that i didn't get 100% in both lol. But it doesn't matter though. In those tests, you just get a pass or a fail, and a pass is normally about 26 answers right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greatwhitehunter 47 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Well im not the fizziest can of pop in the fridge,as im sure some of you are aware Anyway my girlfriend has just passed her Numeracy (maths) and literacy (english) at college,and while she was studying them i helped her out a bit when she got stuck A few weeks ago she went to enrol on another course and i went along with her,partly out of curiosity and also because i knew she would need a lift back home afterwards. Anyway while i was there she talked me into taking the Literacy and Numeracy tests that everyone has to sit to enrol on the courses. Its a test you take on the computer and you are guided through the first few questions by a tutor,then youre on your own. My results? 96% in Numeracy, and 100% in Literacy So guess what i went and done next? Ive enrolled and i start 10th October on 2 courses,both running concurrently on a saturday morning Im probably the oldest mature student (46) but what the hell eh? Its free and it might lead to something well done mate! there was a 70 year old fella doing a course on electronics in my college last year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
badgeroy 3 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) Well im not the fizziest can of pop in the fridge,as im sure some of you are aware Anyway my girlfriend has just passed her Numeracy (maths) and literacy (english) at college,and while she was studying them i helped her out a bit when she got stuck A few weeks ago she went to enrol on another course and i went along with her,partly out of curiosity and also because i knew she would need a lift back home afterwards. Anyway while i was there she talked me into taking the Literacy and Numeracy tests that everyone has to sit to enrol on the courses. Its a test you take on the computer and you are guided through the first few questions by a tutor,then youre on your own. My results? 96% in Numeracy, and 100% in Literacy So guess what i went and done next? Ive enrolled and i start 10th October on 2 courses,both running concurrently on a saturday morning Im probably the oldest mature student (46) but what the hell eh? Its free and it might lead to something How are you doing that then? both at the same time, good luck anyway. Edited September 1, 2009 by badgeroy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
donk 12 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thanks everyone,im a bit nervous about it to be honest but i should do ok The courses run 9am- 10.45 and 10.45- 12.30 respectively, on a saturday morning,just to clear up the concurrent issue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
badgeroy 3 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 (edited) Thanks everyone,im a bit nervous about it to be honest but i should do ok The courses run 9am- 10.45 and 10.45- 12.30 respectively, on a saturday morning,just to clear up the concurrent issue As in consecutive ? just pulling your leg. Just looked on your profile and see you have a Beddy cross presumably it to a Grey, what was it like to train and work as i keep saying i would like to get one, have heard they are quite biddable. Cheers Roy Edited September 9, 2009 by badgeroy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrsChamp606 553 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 thats good to hear, age is not an issue at my university one of my peers is 72! I am the youngest (22) and the rest are mature students I am the odd one out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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