We offer an extensive range of engaging resource that are proven to educate learners of various ages and abilities. Our catalogue of workbooks cover an array of subjects including Functional Skills, Maths, English, Digital Skills, Retail, Employability, Social Development and Tutorials.
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We offer an extensive range of engaging resource that are proven to educate learners of various ages and abilities. Our catalogue of workbooks cover an array of subjects including Functional Skills, Maths, English, Digital Skills, Retail, Employability, Social Development and Tutorials.
Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE! Contact us at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
These resources have been created for those delivering the Digital Functional Skills Qualification at Entry Level which replaced the current Functional Skills ICT Qualification from 31st of July 2023. The DFSQ’S main purpose is to provide reliable evidence of a learner’s achievements against content that is relevant to the workplace and real life.
These resources provide a structured assessment in workbook form to evidence learner’s knowledge and skills as well as their ability to apply these in different contexts and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
The qualification is made up of 5 Module and broken down into a series of units.
The unit workbooks include various challenges, activities and tasks to prove learners understanding. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered which can be signed off.
This workbook covers:
Module 1 - Using devices and handling information
Unit - 1.2 Know what an application is and the main types of application software
This resource includes:
Task 1 - Demonstrate knowledge on the difference between Hardware and Software and give examples for both.
Task 2 - Understand the function of an operating system and know where to find details of an OS on various devices.
Task 3 - Become familiar with the different types of applications available and how they all have a different purpose.
Task 4 - Know how to locate ‘screen time’ on mobile devices and analyse application usage and trends. Discuss the pro and cons and how screen time could be limited.
Task 5 – Write a review for a favourite application using the template provided or leave an actual review on your mobile phone.
Also included in this resource is a Skills and Knowledge checklist to be completed before and after delivery of this unit. It also includes a glossary with key words associated with this module to be completed by the learner in their own time. Guided answers when appropriate are also included.
Other Workbooks in this DFSQ series are available on TES. Many are still being created and will all be available soon.
This resource is currently in a PDF file format. Word versions are available for free upon purchase of the PDF, please message me directly for these at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE! Just contact us at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
These resources have been created for those delivering the Digital Functional Skills Qualification at Entry Level which replaced the current Functional Skills ICT Qualification from 31st of July 2023. The DFSQ’S main purpose is to provide reliable evidence of a learner’s achievements against content that is relevant to the workplace and real life.
These resources provide a structured assessment in workbook form to evidence learner’s knowledge and skills as well as their ability to apply these in different contexts and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
The qualification is made up of 5 Module and broken down into a series of units.
The unit workbooks include various challenges, activities and tasks to prove learners understanding. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered which can be signed off.
Module 1 - Using devices and handling information
Unit - 1.4 Carry Out Searches online
This resource includes:
Task 1 - Learners are required to find the answers to find the answers to 18 general knowledge questions using the World Wide Web. This can be an individual or group timed challenge. All answers will be officially checked with any incorrect answers incurring a 10 second penalty.
Task 2 - Learners will become familiar with the most commonly asked online questions. They will guess using ‘first word’ criteria and then carry out a search to find the ‘most popular’ based on the most current data.
Task 3 - Learners will learn how to take a screenshot using different digital devices, put this into practice and attach the evidence.
Task 4 - Learners will demonstrate how to carry out a variety of searches online. They are required to plan a fictional holiday following specific guidelines and meeting certain criteria.
Extension Activity – Learners to continue with Task 4 and carry out two further searches based around the weather and reviews of their chosen destination and accommodation.
Also included in this resource is a Skills and Knowledge checklist to be completed before and after delivery of this unit.
These resources have been created for those delivering the Digital Functional Skills Qualification at Entry Level which replaced the current Functional Skills ICT Qualification from 31st of July 2023.
The DFS qualification’s main purpose is to provide reliable evidence of a learner’s achievements against content that is relevant to the workplace and real life.
These resources provide a structured assessment in workbook form to evidence learner’s knowledge and skills as well as their ability to apply these in different contexts and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
The qualification is made up of 5 Module and broken down into a series of units.
The unit workbooks include various challenges, activities and tasks to prove learners understanding. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered which can be signed off.
This resource covers:
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Module 1 - Using devices and handling information
Unit - 1.9 Apply a solution to solve a simple technical problem. **
This resource includes:
Task 1 – An introductory to how troubleshooting can help resolve digital device issues without immediately seeking professional help. Learners will reorder 9 potential fixes (troubleshooting steps) in a logical order.
Task 2 – Revisiting 4 of the real-life dilemmas from Unit 8, learners will research and record a series of suitable troubleshooting steps for each. An example has been given.
Task 3 - Learners will become familiar with 10 common error messages that appear on-screen when there is a problem. They will fill in the missing words while gaining an understanding of what each of them mean.
Task 4 - Learners to take part in a multiple-choice quiz in pairs or independently, followed by a group discussion based on everyone’s answers.
Extension Activity – Learners have the opportunity to continue Task 2 and find solutions for the remaining 4 dilemmas form Unit 8.
Tutor Answers are included for all 4 tasks.
Also included in this resource is a Skills and Knowledge checklist to be completed before and after delivery of this unit. It also includes a glossary with key words associated with this module to be completed by the learner in their own time.
Other Workbooks in this DFSQ series are available on TES. Many are still being created and will all be available soon.
This resource is currently in a PDF file format. Word versions are available for free upon purchase of the PDF, please message me directly for these at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
The 1st of a series of resources centered on and around the Retail industry.
These 15 worksheets can be delivered individually, collectively and in any order.
They can be in adapted to suit a range of learner styles and levels.
This particular series includes the following:
What is Retail?
Jobs in the industry
First impressions
Retail Lingo
Retail Sectors
Customer Service (Observation Task)
Taking Payment
Cash Transactions
Identifying Forgeries
Checking a Check
Till Problems
Maths Task
Chip and Pin
Monopoly activity & Evaluation
Recap Quiz
Series 2, 3 & 4 available
Look out for the FLASHCARD series that accompanies the Smartbooks Retail Series of Workbooks.
The resource is in PDF Format but also available as a fully editable Word doc by request.
This Flashcard series is focused on UK Road Signs and can be used as an effective revision resource for all those studying for the UK Driving theory test. They can also be used as a standalone classroom activity to familiarise students of all ages with UK road signs.
They are fully editable resource and available to download as a PDF file or WORD doc. They can be in adapted to suit a range of learner styles and levels.
They should on printed on card (preferably) double-sided and then cut out and used in any way that best compliments your own teaching style.
Flashcards are proven as an effective method in assisting learning and ensuring it is taking place. They embrace a wonderful mental process called ‘Active Recall’ and can be used in various ways such as:
• Recapping knowledge – As a starter activity related to the previous lesson.
• Refreshing knowledge - Incorporating them randomly in any lesson.
• Revising for exams - Confirming the knowledge required for assessment.
• Embedding both Maths & English.
• Embracing Equal Opportunities & Diversity.
• Creating new knowledge – The possibilities are endless.
FLASHCARDS Series - Driving Theory 2 ROAD SIGNS now available and can be bought together in a bundle price of £4.49
Have Fun
These series of resources has been created for those Teaching and Studying Pearson BTEC Workskills Certificate.
The qualification itself is made up of over 100 Units and each unit requires assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Final Assignment Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes.
These concluding assignments can be completed by the individual learner and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular instalment in the series focuses on the importance or producing an effective and successful CV and covers the following criteria.
UNIT 1 Produce a CV.
Know the purpose of a CV
Know information required in a CV
Know the purpose of a reference in a CV
Be able to produce a CV
A fully editable WORD DOC version is available on request.
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the Grainge_Ed Resource Shop
These series of resources has been created for those Teaching and Studying the Pearson BTEC Workskills Certificate.
The qualification itself is made up of over 100 Units and each unit requires assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Final Assignment Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes.
These concluding assignments can be completed by the individual learner and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular installment in the series focuses on the importance or producing an effective and successful CV and covers the following criteria.
UNIT 4 - Skills and Qualities For Employability
Know skills and qualities needed for different workplace activities
Know skills and qualities needed for a job of personal interest
Plan to develop own skills and qualities for a chosen job
A Fully editable WORD DOC version is available if required.
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the Grainge_Ed Resource Shop
This 2 Workbook Bundle Pack has been designed and proven to challenge and assess learners understanding of the knowledge required of them to achieve a Functional Skills Maths Certificate at Entry level.
The workbooks include various tasks and activities that to suit learners of all ages and varied abilities in preparing them for their up and coming assessment. The resources have been very successful with keys stage 1 and 2 and with SEN/LLDD learners of all ages.
These particular workbook primarily focus on ‘addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ and can be easily adapted as available to download as a PDF file to stretch abilities of learners working at a higher level. Word versions are available just message me for these formats.
The Addition instalment includes:
Dominoes Challenge
Dominoes (Test your friends)
Roll the dice!
Family Picnic & Quiz
Piggy Pairs
Numbers Game
Against the clock
Squares Count
Pyramid Puzzle (easy, Medium, Hard)
Colour your own sums
Counting the Pennies
Holiday Money
Number Line Counting
Let’s use Tally (Farmyard Task)
Time for Bingo (Bingo & Caller cards included)
and the Subtraction workbook includes:
Difference Dots
Fruit & Vet Sale
Less than 2 minutes
Saturday Night Take Away
Subtraction Squares (Easy - Medium - Hard)
The Washing Line
Lets Go Bowling
Lets Bowl Game
Subtraction in Space (Easy - Medium - Hard)
Dice Cream Game
Real Life Sums
Double Decker Bus
Time For Bingo
Other Functional Skills Challenge Workbooks in this series will be available soon on TES and will cover other essential criteria.
This series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546)
The qualification itself is made up of many Units all of which require assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes and can be used as a Final Assignment. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered and can be assessed easily and then signed off.
These can be completed by the individual learners as a final assignment or as a group if delivered as a workbook and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular installment in the series focuses on helping the learner plan for progression by understanding their programme and the facilities and support available and by being able to recognise and build on personal stengths.
Learner outcomes are as follows;
1 Understand own study or training programme
2 Know the facilities & support available in the college
3 Recognise personal strengths (skills, qualities and attitudes) needed for learning and work
4 Agree an action plan for self-improvement
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the SmartBooks Resource Shop
This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE! Just contact us at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
These resources have been designed to subtly embed the valuable functional skills learners require to get the most out of education, work and everyday life and to help them function more confidently, effectively and independently.
Each resource has been proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge as well as promoting creativity and individuality.
This particular ‘Healthy Eating’ installment focuses on ‘Understanding Calories’ and also includes an interactive game of Higher or Lower.
The workbook is broken into 5 tasks:
Task 1 - Learners to watch a informative TED Ed video and take notes in preperation for a questionairre to conform understanding.
Task 2- Learners to Answer question using notes taken and then go through answers with each other and tutor. (Answers on last page)
Task 3 - Activity where learners are required to estimate how many minutes of walking it takes to burn off calories count from a selection of foods.
Task 4 - Learner will list 10 favorite foods and research the calorie count for each. They are then challenged to create a 3 meal Menu where the total calorie count is as close to their own RDA as possible.
Task 5 - The Higher/Lower Calorie Game.
Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE!
This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com
These series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546)
The qualification itself is made up of many Units all of which require assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes and can be used as a Final Assignment. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered and can be assessed easily and then signed off.
These can be completed by the individual learners as a final assignment or as a group if delivered as a workbook and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular installment in the series focuses on the importance of Managing Personal Finance and covers the following criteria.
UNIT 402 - Managing Personal Finance
Understand sources of income and outgoings.
Know how to reduce expenditure.
Understand how to plan a personal budget.
Be able to recognise the products provided by financial institutions.
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of borrowing money.
Understand how to obtain help with managing own money.
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the Grainge_Ed Resource Shop
These worksheets have been designed and proven to challenge and assess learners ICT knowledge and capabilities using a functional approach. The tasks engage all and promote creativity and individuality.
This particular worksheet focuses familiarising learners with the Microsoft WORD Calendar template. The task requires learners to experiment, design and print their own yearly Calendar.
It is available to download as a PDF file however an editable Word version is available just message me for this format.
These worksheets have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge, creativity, individuality and embed valuable functional skills. The resource can be used effectively in tutorials, English or ICT sessions.
This particular worksheet focuses on the controversial issue of Animals in Captivity and requires learners to demonstrate their capabilities of understanding the opinions of others as well as being able to put their own opinion across. They will explore the pros and cons of the subject using online research and also have the opportunity to debate their findings with each other.
The task then requires them to present their final investigations in a newspaper article which they can design and present to the rest of the group and even display in the classroom. The Resource also includes worksheets to brief learners on the task as well as a Word Doc newspaper article Template to get them started.
Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE!
This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com
These workbooks have been designed and proven to challenge and assess learners understanding of the knowledge required of them to achieve a Functional Skills Maths Certificate at Entry level.
The workbooks include various tasks and activities that to suit learners of all ages and varied abilities in preparing them for their up and coming assessment. The resources have been very successful with keys stage 1 and 2 and with SEN/LLDD learners of all ages.
This particular instalment primarily focuses on ‘Subtraction’’ and can be easily adapted to stretch abilities of learners working at a higher level and includes:
Difference Dots
Fruit & Vet Sale
Less than 2 minutes
Saturday Night Take Away
Subtraction Squares (Easy - Medium - Hard)
The Washing Line
Lets Go Bowling
Lets Bowl Game
Subtraction in Space (Easy - Medium - Hard)
Dice Cream Game
Real Life Sums
Double Decker Bus
Time For Bingo
A WORD doc version is available just message me for this format.
This Flashcard series is focused on UK Road Signs and can be used as an effective revision resource for all those studying for the UK Driving theory test. They can also be used as a standalone classroom activity to familiarise students of all ages with UK road signs.
They are fully editable resource and available to download as a PDF file or WORD doc. They can be in adapted to suit a range of learner styles and levels.
They should on printed on card (preferably) double-sided and then cut out and used in any way that best compliments your own teaching style.
Flashcards are proven as an effective method in assisting learning and ensuring it is taking place. They embrace a wonderful mental process called ‘Active Recall’ and can be used in various ways such as:
• Recapping knowledge – As a starter activity related to the previous lesson.
• Refreshing knowledge - Incorporating them randomly in any lesson.
• Revising for exams - Confirming the knowledge required for assessment.
• Embedding both Maths & English.
• Embracing Equal Opportunities & Diversity.
• Creating new knowledge – The possibilities are endless.
FLASHCARDS Series - Driving Theory 1 ROAD SIGNS now available and can be bought together for a bundle price of £4.49
Have Fun
This 3 Workbook Bundle Pack has been designed and proven to challenge and assess learners understanding of the knowledge required of them to achieve a Functional Skills Maths Certificate at Entry level.
The workbooks include various tasks and activities that to suit learners of all ages and varied abilities in preparing them for their up and coming assessment. The resources have been very successful with keys stage 1 and 2 and with SEN/LLDD learners of all ages.
These particular workbook primarily focus on Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication and can be easily adapted to stretch abilities of learners working at a higher level. Word versions are available just message me for these formats.
The Addition installment includes:
Dominoes Challenge
Dominoes (Test your friends)
Roll the dice!
Family Picnic & Quiz
Piggy Pairs
Numbers Game
Against the clock
Squares Count
Pyramid Puzzle (easy, Medium, Hard)
Colour your own sums
Counting the Pennies
Holiday Money
Number Line Counting
Let's use Tally (Farmyard Task)
Time for Bingo (Bingo & Caller cards included)
and the Subtraction workbook includes:
Difference Dots
Fruit & Vet Sale
Less than 2 minutes
Saturday Night Take Away
Subtraction Squares (Easy - Medium - Hard)
The Washing Line
Lets Go Bowling
Lets Bowl Game
Subtraction in Space (Easy - Medium - Hard)
Dice Cream Game
Real Life Sums
Double Decker Bus
Time For Bingo
The Multiplication workbook includes a range of tasks and activities that works well with smart board or interactive technology... i.e King Fred the frog, Mum's shopping trip or even 'a day in the garden'...
Functional Skills Challenge Workbook - Division will be available soon.
These worksheets have been designed and proven to challenge and assess learners ICT knowledge and capabilities using a functional approach. The tasks engage all and promote creativity and individuality.
This particular worksheet focuses familiarising learners with the Microsoft PowerPoint. The task requires learners to research, plan and pitch their ideal Festival event. They will then present their idea to others using the PowerPoint platform.
It is available to download as a PDF file however an editable Word version is available just message me for this format.
These workbooks have been designed and proven to challenge and assess learners understanding of the knowledge required of them to achieve a Functional Skills Maths Certificate at Entry level.
The workbooks include various tasks and activities that to suit learners of all ages and varied abilities in preparing them for their up and coming assessment. The resources have been very successful with keys stage 1 and 2 and with SEN/LLDD learners of all ages.
This particular workbook primarily focuses on 'Division and can be easily adapted as available to download as a PDF file to stretch abilities of learners working at a higher level. A Word version is available just message me for this format.
This installment includes:
What is Division?
Division Tables (To cut out and use as reference)
3 levels of Division Sums
Various Functional division questions to test understanding
A Division Word search
A 'I have, who has' game (Printable cards to play within a group of learners)
These worksheets have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of world foods and recipes while promoting creativity and individuality.
This particular unit of work includes a selection of engaging theory tasks (see below) that will enable them to gain new knowledge of this popular cuisine. Learners will then have the opportunity to plan, prepare and follow a Pizza recipe and method. They will finally self-assess their performance, receive feedback from an observer and set targets as part of their overall evaluation.
The 8 tasks are set as follows:
What is Pizza - Introductory small writing task that promotes group discussion.
History of the Pizza - A true and False Quiz that will educate learners on facts of this world foods origin (answers on the last page)
Types of Pizza - An activity that requires the learner to match up ingredients with the correct pizza name (Italian to English).
The Perfect Pizza - Learners to work in pairs to investigate alternative ingredients and how they can accommodate lactose and wheat intolerances.
Health and Safety - A task that enables learners to highlight health, hygiene and safety awareness in the Kitchen.
What will you need? - An embedded maths activity where learners have to calculate the right amounts of ingredients depending on how many pizzas they would have to make.
Over to you - Practical Element, learners will pair up to follow a method and cook a Margherita pizza using various ingredients supplied.
Self-assessment - A written evaluation, including guided questioning. Photographs taken during practical can be attached.
Witness Statement - Tutor/Teacher to feedback and promote Target setting in areas needing improvement i.e confidence, communication, timing, focus etc.
Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE!
This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
These worksheets have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of world foods and recipes while promoting creativity and individuality.
This particular unit of work includes a selection of engaging theory tasks (see below) that will enable them to gain new knowledge of this popular cuisine. Learners will then have the opportunity to plan, prepare and follow a Cottage Pie recipe and method. They will finally self-assess their performance, receive feedback from an observer and set targets as part of their overall evaluation.
The 8 tasks are set as follows:
Lets Start with a Quiz - Introductory Multiple choice and True & False quiz covering history and facts around the Cottage Pie.
What can be used - Being a very versatile dish this allows learners to include the basic and less common ingredients. They can discuss different tastes, likes an dislikes.
Traditional British foods - An activity that requires the learners to unscramble anagrams of various British foods and brainstorm any others they are familiar with.
The Perfect Cottage Pie - Learners to work in pairs to investigate alternative ingredients and how they can accommodate lactose and wheat intolerances.
Health and Safety - A task that enables learners to highlight health, hygiene and safety awareness in the Kitchen.
How to make a Cottage pie (method) - A problem solving task where learners have to rearrange the steps of making a Cottage pie and correctly paste them on to the method they will be using later.
Over to you - Practical Element, learners will pair up to follow a method and cook a Traditional Cottage Pie using various ingredients supplied.
Self-assessment - A written evaluation, including guided questioning. Photographs taken during practical can be attached.
Witness Statement - Tutor/Teacher to feedback and promote Target setting in areas needing improvement i.e confidence, communication, timing, focus etc.
Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE!
This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.