A great resource on the topic of wages (minimum wage), income tax, national insurance and gross and net pay. I use this activity with both my Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 learners, and with my GCSE class to assist them with the problem solving aspect of the syllabus. The activity can be easily adapted by tutors. It is ideal for testing learners knowledge and application of skills in the following areas: Reading data from tables General arithmetic Percentages Completing tables Fractions Averages - mean, median, mode and range Constructing graphs Using simple formulas Ratios The activity is laid out in the style/format of an extended Functional Exam Question. Learners must read and use the front sheet to assist them with the questions throughout the activity. The activity also includes Challenge Questions, designed to challenge higher ability learners.

A great resource on the topic of party planning. I use this activity with both my Functional Skills Entry 3 and Level 1 learners. The activity can be easily adapted by tutors to suit their needs. It is ideal for testing learners knowledge and application of skills in the following areas: Reading data from tables General arithmetic Percentages Completing tables Fractions Money Rounding Comparing prices of items Constructing graphs Volume The activity is laid out in the style/format of an extended Functional Exam Question. Learners must read and use the front sheet to assist them with the questions throughout the activity. The activity also includes Challenge Questions, designed to challenge higher ability learners.

A great resource on the topic of scales and scale drawings. I use this activity with both my Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 learners, and with my GCSE class to assist them with the problem solving aspect of the syllabus. The activity can be easily adapted by tutors to suit their needs. It is ideal for testing learners knowledge and application of skills in the following areas: Reading and interpreting scales and scale drawings Drawing to scale General arithmetic Ratios Area Volume Comparing prices of items Money Percentages The activity is laid out in the style/format of an extended Functional Exam Question. Learners must read and use the front sheet to assist them with the questions throughout the activity. The activity also includes Challenge Questions, designed to challenge higher ability learners.

A great resource on the topic of probability. I use this activity with both my Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 learners, and with my GCSE class to assist them with the problem solving aspect of the syllabus. The activity can be easily adapted by tutors to suit their needs. It is ideal for testing learners knowledge and application of skills in the following areas: Calculating probabilities (fractions, decimals and percentages) Probability lines Simplifying probabilities Money General arithmetic Two way tables The activity is laid out in the style/format of an extended Functional Exam Question. Learners must read and use the front sheet to assist them with the questions throughout the activity. The activity also includes Challenge Questions, designed to challenge higher ability learners.

A great resource on the topic of map reading and interpreting scale drawings. I use this activity with both my Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 learners, and with my GCSE class to assist them with the problem solving aspect of the syllabus. The activity can be easily adapted by tutors to suit their needs. It is ideal for testing learners knowledge and application of skills in the following areas: Reading and interpreting scales Drawing to scale Distance (meters/miles/km) Converting distances Calculating Speed Ratios Area and perimeter Completing Tables Money Percentages The activity is laid out in the style/format of an extended Functional Exam Question. Learners must read and use the front sheet to assist them with the questions throughout the activity. The activity also includes Challenge Questions, designed to challenge higher ability learners.

A great resource on the topic of researching and comparing the costs involved in booking a holiday. Learners will compare this costs of travelling to the airport, flights from different airports (both direct and connected flights), hotel costs and currency exchange rates. I use this activity with both my Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 learners, and with my GCSE class to assist them with the problem solving aspect of the syllabus. The activity can be easily adapted by tutors. It is ideal for testing learners knowledge and application of skills in the following areas: Reading data from tables Completing tables General arithmetic Money Comparing prices Currently exchange rates The activity is laid out in the style/format of an extended Functional Exam Question. Learners must read and use the information sheets to assist them with the questions throughout the activity. The activity also includes Challenge Questions, designed to challenge higher ability learners.

A great resource on the topic of fractions. The are a range of functional skills style questions using fractions, designed to help familiarise learners with the style that Functional Skills Math's questions are written/presented. I use this activity with both my Functional Skills Entry 3 and Level 1 learners, and with new Level 2 learners to quickly gain an understanding of their abilities. The activity can be easily adapted by tutors. It is ideal for testing learners knowledge and application of skills in the following areas: Fractions General arithmetic Working with money Comparing prices Averages - mean Estimating The activity is laid out in the style/format of an extended Functional Exam Question. Learners must read and use the information given to them throughout the activity to assist them with the questions. The activity also includes Challenge Questions, designed to challenge higher ability learners.

A great resource on the topic of organising a fundraising event I use this activity with both my Functional Skills Entry 3 and Level 1 learners. The activity can be easily adapted by tutors to suit their needs. It is ideal for testing learners knowledge and application of skills in the following areas: Reading data from tables General arithmetic Completing tables Fractions Money Dates Rounding Comparing prices of items Area, perimeter and volume The activity is laid out in the style/format of an extended Functional Exam Question. The activity also includes Challenge Questions, designed to challenge higher ability learners.

A great resource on the topic of VAT and bank statements. I use this activity with both my Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 learners, and with my GCSE class to assist them with the problem solving aspect of the syllabus. The activity can be easily adapted by tutors to suit their needs. It is ideal for testing learners knowledge and application of skills in the following areas: Reading data from tables General arithmetic Percentages Completing tables Fractions Constructing tables Converting to decimals Comparing prices of items The activity is laid out in the style/format of an extended Functional Exam Question. Learners must read and use the front sheet to assist them with the questions throughout the activity. The activity also includes Challenge Questions, designed to challenge higher ability learners.

A great resource on the topic of recipes. I use this activity with both my Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 learners, and with my GCSE class to assist them with the problem solving aspect of the syllabus. The activity can be easily adapted by tutors to suit their needs. It is ideal for testing learners knowledge and application of skills in the following areas: Reading data from tables General arithmetic Ratio (and simplifying) Proportion Completing tables Percentages Working with measurements (tbsp, tsp, oz, g, ml, kg, l) Converting measurements Fractions The activity is laid out in the style/format of an extended Functional Exam Question. Learners must read and use the front sheet to assist them with the questions throughout the activity. The activity also includes Challenge Questions, designed to challenge higher ability learners.

A great resource on the topic of online grocery shopping I use this activity with both my Functional Skills Entry 3 and Level 1 learners. The activity can be easily adapted by tutors to suit their needs. It is ideal for testing learners knowledge and application of skills in the following areas: Reading data from tables General arithmetic Percentages Completing tables Fractions Money Rounding Comparing prices of items The activity is laid out in the style/format of an extended Functional Exam Question. Learners must read and use the front sheet to assist them with the questions throughout the activity. The activity also includes Challenge Questions, designed to challenge higher ability learners.

A great resource on the topic of interpreting data from tables and graphs. Learners will complete tables and graphs, as well as interpreting a range of data from a variety of sources. I use this activity with both my Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 learners, and with my GCSE class to assist them with the problem solving aspect of the syllabus. The activity can be easily adapted by tutors. It is ideal for testing learners knowledge and application of skills in the following areas: Graphs (bar and scatter) Correlations Reading Data From Tables Completing Tables Fractions Percentages Using Formula Averages (mean/range) Money Comparing Prices Percentage Decrease The activity is laid out in the style/format of an extended Functional Exam Question. Learners must read and use the information sheets to assist them with the questions throughout the activity. The activity also includes Challenge Questions, designed to challenge higher ability learners.

A great resource on the topic of using the Royal Mail to send letters and parcels by 1st class, 2nd class and special delivery. To introduce the lesson, learners will need a selection (8) of letters and parcels of differing sizes and weights to measure and weigh. I use this activity with both my Functional Skills Level 1/2 learners, and with my GCSE class to assist them with the problem solving aspect of the syllabus. The activity can be easily adapted by tutors to suit their needs. It is ideal for testing learners knowledge and application of skills in the following areas: Reading data and completing tables Measuring areas and volumes Converting measurements Averages (mean, median, mode and range) Money Ratio (and simplifying) Percentages Working with measurements (mm, cm, m, g, kg) Fractions The activity is laid out in the style/format of an extended Functional Exam Question.

A great resource on the topic of buy a new flat and the costs associated with it. Learners will calculate the costs involved using percentages, looking at the deposit required, saving money from salaries, taxes involved and extension work around receiving staff bonuses. I use this activity with both my Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 learners, and with my GCSE class to assist them with the problem solving aspect of the syllabus. The activity can be easily adapted by tutors. It is ideal for testing learners knowledge and application of skills in the following areas: Percentages Reading data from tables Completing tables General arithmetic Money Comparing prices The activity is laid out in the style/format of an extended Functional Exam Question. Learners must read and use the information sheets to assist them with the questions throughout the activity. The activity also includes Challenge Questions, designed to challenge higher ability learners.

A great resource on the topic of selecting the correct mobile phone tariffs. I use this activity with both my Functional Skills Level 1 and 2 learners, and with my GCSE class to assist them with the problem solving aspect of the syllabus. The activity can be easily adapted by tutors. It is ideal for testing learners knowledge and application of skills in the following areas: Reading data from tables General arithmetic Percentages Probability Comparing Costs The activity is laid out in the style/format of an extended Functional Exam Question. Learners must read and use the front sheet and information sheet to assist them with the questions throughout the activity. The activity also includes Challenge Questions, designed to challenge higher ability learners.