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.
This is a worksheet revision guide created for geography leaners studying about farm types and their distribution across the UK. It outlines the five types of farming (arable, market, mixed and two pastoral farms) in a short, concise fashion, ideal for revision or reinforcement.
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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.