This qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop their skills in mathematics to help them gain the most from work, education and everyday life.
This qualification consists of 1 mandatory component. Learners must complete 1 written examination that is set, marked and moderated by Highfield. The assessment will test a learner’s representing, analysing and interpreting skills using numbers (including algebra), geometry and statistics in realistic contexts.
Mathematics examinations are available on demand in either on screen or paper-based format.
Learners will receive complimentary access to an online functional skills resource that hosts a range of engaging English materials to support learners, including initial assessments, tutorials and interactive learning resources. Please contact your Highfield account manager to take advantage of this offer.
Duration: The GLH for this qualification is 45 hours; however, teaching time depends largely on the mode of delivery and the individual learner’s needs.
What you will study
This qualification consists of 2 mandatory components. Learners must complete both the Non-Calculator and Calculator written examinations that are set, marked and moderated by Highfield. The assessments will test a learner’s representing, analysing and interpreting skills using numbers, geometry and statistics in realistic contexts.
Mathematics examinations are available on demand either on-screen or in paper-based format.
How You Will be Taught
Blended delivery – classroom and distance learning via an online platform.
This qualification can be achieved using a variety of teaching and learning methods including classroom-based delivery, distance learning and embedded learning, as long as the recommended learning hours are completed. The GLH for this qualification is 45 hours; however, teaching time depends largely on the mode of delivery and the individual learner’s needs.
Complementary Resources
Learners will receive complimentary access to an online functional skills resource that hosts a range of engaging mathematics materials to support learners, including initial and diagnostic assessments, tutorials and interactive learning resources.
Highfield Resources
The following paper-based resources are available to purchase from Highfield:
- Functional Skills Handbook for Mathematics Level 2
- A Question of Functional Skills Workbook for Mathematics Level 2
Practice Examinations
Our practice examinations are available to support learners in their preparation for their examination of functional skills and are available in both paper-based and on screen formats. On screen practice examinations help learners to familiarise themselves with the various features of the system such as how to navigate through the exam, opening and resizing pop-up images and text, using the graph creator tool and using the method calculator etc… Please however note that on screen practice examinations are for familiarisation purposes only and responses cannot be saved. Therefore, if a tutor would like to mark the learner’s responses they must review the learner’s answers prior to the learner finishing the examination.
What can I do once I have completed the course?
Learners successfully completing this qualification may wish to progress on to further qualifications, such as:
- GCSE Mathematics