Functional Skills Maths Level 2 – GCSE Equivalent

Functional Skills Maths Level 2 – Course at a Glance

Equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4 – Nationally Recognised & OFQUAL Regulated
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KEY INFORMATION

This qualification is equivalent to GCSE grade C or 4

Qualification Code: 603/4806/9

Qualification: OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised

Sector: Functional Skills

Level: 2

Guided Learning Hours: 55

Min Age: Pre-16

TQT: 66

Awarding Body: Open Awards

Functional Skills Maths Course Curriculum

Exam: On campus or Online

Course duration: 12 Months (can finish early)

Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed

Exam Time: Any time once you ready

Support: 1-year support included – Email or call our support line

Start Date: Anytime – We enrol 365 days a year

Free Trial: 14-Day Free Trial

Course Access : Unlimited Access to Course Materials

Pass-Guaranteed: We offer a pass guarantee or your money back (t & c)

Fees

Course Fees: £149 (Includes quizzes, mock tests, past papers with mark schemes)

Exam cost:

Paper- Based Exam : £165

Online Exam : 165

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Functional Skills Maths Level 2 – GCSE Equivalent

Unlock your potential with our Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Online Course! Expertly crafted to provide you with a strong mathematical foundation, this course features a diverse range of learning resources and interactive activities. With smart learning options, you’ll rapidly enhance your understanding and proficiency in maths, equipping you with the essential numeracy knowledge and skills to excel in Functional Skills Maths.
Purpose Statement

Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics

The primary purpose of the Open Awards Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at
Level 2 is to support you to progress to the next level of learning in this subject. It could
also support your entry to employment or your development within employment. The
qualification was designed to help you develop your Mathematics skills in a practical,
rather than academic, context.

Key Features:

• Initial Assessment: Assess your current abilities to determine the most suitable course for you.
• Diagnostic Assessment: Pinpoint skill gaps and develop a customized learning plan.
• Learning Resources: Gain access to extensive video tutorials, practice quizzes, and topic-specific tests.
• Progress Tracker: Keep track of your progress throughout the course.
• Free Mock Test: Take advantage of our mock test facility to get professional feedback and gear up for the final exam.

Who is it for?

• People looking to work towards higher Maths qualifications
including GCSEs
• People doing a supported internship
• People doing a vocational learning course

Exam

1. Section A: 30 minutes (non-calculator) – worth 25% of the marks
2. Section B: 1 hour and 30 minutes (calculator) – worth 75% of the marks

Pass Marks for L 2 functional skills maths assessments vary per assessment version and are set following standardisation and awarding activities.

Each Maths assessment is designed to enable a minimally competent learner to achieve a pass mark of 36 out of 60. However, the awarding process will determine specifically where the pass mark sits for each assessment version. Therefore, the pass mark may vary between assessments.

What does this qualification cover?

To achieve the qualification you will be required to commit to approximately 55
hours of guided learning.

You will learn to deal with Mathematics problems that will help you develop and
apply your mathematical skills, through appropriate reasoning and decision
making, to solve realistic problems of increasing complexity.

Examples of the types of skills you will develop include:

1. use numbers of any size;
2. read, write and make use of positive and negative integers of any size;
3. handle relationships between measurements of various kinds;
4. use angles and coordinates when involving position and direction;
5. construct, interpret and evaluate a range of statistical diagrams;
6. calculate and interpret probabilities;

What are the Entry Requirements?

There are no age restrictions for working towards this qualification and no specific
prior achievements required. However, it may be useful to have completed a
Mathematics qualification at Level 1. Your college and/or training provider may
have specific entry requirements and you should speak to them to find out more
information.

What are the Progression Opportunities?

When you achieve your qualification, you will be able to show you have basicMaths skills. These are important to
1. Schools
2. Colleges
3. Employers
4. You!

You could go on to study towards Maths qualifications at a higher level. The next level is Level 3.

Subject content

Use of Numbers and the Number System

1. Read, write, order, and compare positive and negative numbers of any size
2. Carry out calculations with numbers up to one million
3. Evaluate expressions and make substitutions in given formulae
4. Identify and know the equivalence between fractions, decimals, and percentages
5. Work out percentages of amounts and express one amount as a percentage of another
6. Calculate percentage change (any size increase and decrease), and original value after percentage change
7. Order, add, subtract, and compare amounts or quantities using proper and improper fractions and mixed numbers
8. Express one number as a fraction of another
9. Order, approximate, and compare decimals
10. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals up to three decimal places
11. Understand and calculate using ratios, direct proportion and inverse proportion
12. Follow the order of precedence of operators, including indices

Use of Measures, Shape, and Space

13. Calculate amounts of money, compound interest, percentage increases, decreases, and discounts including tax and simple budgeting
14. Convert between metric and imperial units of length, weight, and capacity using a) a conversion factor and b) a conversion graph
15. Calculate using compound measures including speed, density, and rates of pay
16. Calculate perimeters and areas of 2-D shapes including triangles and circles and composite shapes (formulae given except for triangles and circles)
17. Use formulae to find volumes and surface areas of 3-D shapes including cylinders (formulae to be given for 3-D shapes other than cylinders)
18. Calculate actual dimensions from scale drawings and create a scale diagram given actual measurements
19. Use coordinates in 2-D, positive and negative, to specify the positions of points
20. Understand and use common 2-D representations of 3-D objects
21. Draw 3-D shapes to include plans and elevations
22. Calculate values of angles and/or coordinates with 2-D and 3-D shapes

Handle Information and Data

23. Calculate the median and mode of a set of quantities
24. Estimate the mean of a grouped frequency distribution from discrete data
25. Use the mean, median, mode, and range to compare two sets of data
26. Work out the probability of combined events including the use of diagrams and tables, including two-way tables
27. Express probabilities as fractions, decimals, and percentages
28. Draw and interpret scatter diagrams and recognize positive and negative correlation

Solving Mathematical Problems and Decision Making

29. Read, understand, and use mathematical information and mathematical terms
30. Address individual problems using knowledge and skills from the mathematical content areas
31. Use knowledge and understanding to a required level of accuracy
32. Identify suitable operations and calculations to generate results
33. Analyze and interpret answers in the context of the original problem
34. Check the sense and reasonableness of answers
35. Present and explain results clearly and accurately demonstrating reasoning to support the process and show consistency with the evidence presented
36. Interpret and analyze context of individual problems to independently identify and carry out appropriate mathematical processes