Functional Skills Maths

Level 1 & 2

Use of number and the number system: count in steps of various sizes, including negative numbers; read, write and understand positive whole numbers to one million. Order and compare whole numbers of any size, and fractions, ratios and decimals and recognise the effect of multiplying and dividing by powers of 10, 100 and 1000. Identify, compare and extend a range of numerical and spatial patterns, use, understand and calculate with fractions, decimals and percentages and calculate simple interest.

Use of common measures, shape and space: work out simple relationships between common units of measurement to define quantities, also involving mathematical terms for position and direction. Apply and use calculations with common measures including money, time, length, weight and capacity. Visualise, draw and describe 2-D and 3-D shapes and use properties of 2-D shapes in calculations.

Handle information and data: construct and interpret a range of statistical diagrams in various contexts; select and use methods and forms to present and describe outcomes. Extract and interpret information from tables, diagrams, charts and graphs; apply simple statistics and recognise features of charts to summarise and compare sets of data; recognise and use the probability scale and interpret probabilities.

Solving mathematical problems and decision making: use the knowledge and skills listed above to recognise and obtain a solution or solutions to a straightforward problem. Work through one step or process or to work through more than one connected step or process. Individual problems are based on the knowledge and/or skills in the mathematical content areas (number and the number system; common measures, shape and space; information and data). Address individual problems, some of which draw upon a combination of any two of the mathematical content areas and make connections between those content areas.

Curriculum

As a student of Functional Skills Maths, you will gain confidence and fluency in, and a positive attitude towards, mathematics. You will become more positive about your use of fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills. You will convey your confidence in using mathematics through demonstrating a sound grasp of mathematical knowledge and skills and applying it to solve mathematical problems. You will gain an understanding of the underpinning skills and basics of mathematical skills, appropriate to the level, and develop the ability to apply mathematical thinking to solve simple problems in familiar real world situations.

Entry Requirements

None.

Assessment

Edexcel Levels 1 and 2.