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English and Mathematics Functional Skills

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We’re proud to announce that Ascentis English and Mathematics Functional Skills have successfully passed Ofqual’s technical evaluation. Read more here.

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N.B. Levels 1 & 2 only.

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Link to a Padlet with English sample papers can be found here:

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Link to a Padlet with English sample papers can be found here:

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N.B. Levels 1 & 2 only.

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N.B. NOCN's sample papers can only be accessed via their 'My NOCN' system once you are a registered Centre.

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N.B. NOCN's sample papers can only be accessed via their 'My NOCN' system once you are a registered Centre.

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https://www.nocn.org.uk/products/qualifications/functional-skills/

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Reformed Functional Skills Qualifications for education, employment and everyday life

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A list of Awarding Organisations (AOs) that offer Functional Skills qualifications is below.

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A list of Awarding Organisations (AOs) that offer Functional Skills qualifications is below.

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N.B. Not all Awarding Organisations offer the full range of Functional Skills qualifications with some choosing to offer Levels 1 & 2 only.

Some AOs also only have onscreen practice papers and where this is the case, this Padlet provides links to those.

N.B. Scroll right for more columns ➡

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Open Awards Sample papers can be found here:

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Open Awards Sample papers can be found here:

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Open Awards are delighted to announce that we are offering the Reformed Mathematics Functional Skills qualifications from 1st September 2019. These have now completed Ofqual's technical evaluation.

For learners registered before 31st August 2019, please view thelegacy qualifications.

By clicking on the links below, you will be able to see more information about these qualifications.

New Centres: If you are not currently an Open Awards Centre don't worry! Simply fill in aNew Business Enquiry Formand one of our team will contact you directly to discuss the best solution for you.

Existing Centres:You will need to submit a New Qualification Request Form (NQRF-FSQ) via the portal. If you can't find exactly what you're looking for, don't forget that we offer bespoke qualifications. Please feel free to call our team on 0151 494 2072 or emailenquiries@openawards.org.uk and we will be happy to help.

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Open Awards are delighted to announce that we are offering the Reformed Mathematics Functional Skills qualifications from 1st September 2019. These have now completed Ofqual's technical evaluation. For learners registered before 31st August 2019, please view thelegacy qualifications. By clicking on the links below, you will be able to see more information about these qualifications.

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Future Quals online sample assessment papers can be accessed here:

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Future Quals online sample assessment papers can be accessed here:

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N.B. Levels 1 & 2 only.

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Our onscreen practice tests allow you to not only familiarise yourself with the Reformed Functional Skills papers, but also allow you to practice using our new onscreen testing platform, XAMS.

Please select a qualification below to view the available practice exams. If you would like more information about our practice papers please contact one of our Functional Skills Coordinators on 01530 836 662 or email info@futurequals.com

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Our onscreen practice tests allow you to not only familiarise yourself with the Reformed Functional Skills papers, but also allow you to practice using our new onscreen testing platform, XAMS. Please select a qualification below to view the available practice exams. If you would like more information about our practice papers please contact one of our Functional Skills Coordinators on 01530 836 662 or email info@futurequals.com

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Skillsfirst online practice papers can be accessed here

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Skillsfirst online practice papers can be accessed here

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N.B. Levels 1 & 2 only.

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Skillsfirst has a number of onscreen practice papers for Functional Skills at each subject and level. These are respresentative of our live assessment papers and enable learners to familarise themselves with the testing platform prior to their exam.

In addition, we have introduced new functionality that allows the learner to download their responses so that they can be marked by their tutor / teacher.

Please follow these instructions to access the practice papers and new functionality:

You will need to use Google Chrome to sit a practice exam.

Once you have launched the exam you will be prompted to enter your name. Please enter your full name and press ' Complete', the practice exam will then begin.

At the end of the exam press ' Finish'.

You will see a loading bar that states ' Getting your downloadable results'. After around 30 seconds, this will update to say ' Download your results', by choosing this option you can either print off your responses or send them electronically to your tutor. Please note, you must press 'finish' on the exam in order to download your responses.

Please select from the practice exams below:
Reading Level 1 Writing Level 1 Writing Level 2 Maths Level 1 Maths Level 2 Reading Level 2
If you have any questions please email exams@skillsfirst.co.uk.

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Skillsfirst has a number of onscreen practice papers for Functional Skills at each subject and level. These are respresentative of our live assessment papers and enable learners to familarise themselves with the testing platform prior to their exam.

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Level 1 maths - non- calculator paper, sample 2

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Level 1 maths - non- calculator paper, sample 2

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Level 1 maths - non- calculator paper, sample 2

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Level 1 maths - non- calculator paper, sample 2

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Level 1 maths - non- calculator paper, sample 2

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Level 1 maths - non- calculator paper, sample 2

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Level 1 maths -  calculator mark scheme, sample 2

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Level 1 maths -  calculator mark scheme, sample 2

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Level 1 maths -  calculator mark scheme,sample 2

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Level 1 maths - calculator paper, sample 2

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Level 1 maths - calculator paper, sample 2

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Level 1 maths - calculator paper, sample 2

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Level 1 maths - calculator mark scheme, sample 1

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Level 1 maths - calculator mark scheme, sample 1

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Level 1 maths -  calculator mark scheme,sample 1

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Level 1 maths - non- calculator paper, sample 1

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Level 1 maths - non- calculator paper, sample 1

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Level 1 maths - non- calculator paper, sample 1

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Level 1 maths -  non-calculator mark scheme, sample 1

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Level 1 maths -  non-calculator mark scheme, sample 1

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Level 1 maths -  non-calculator mark scheme,sample 1

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Level 1 maths - calculator paper, sample 1

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Level 1 maths - calculator paper, sample 1

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Level 1 maths - calculator paper, sample 1

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Highfield's sample papers can be found here:

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Highfield's sample papers can be found here:

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N.B. Levels 1 & 2 only.

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Functional Skills Qualifications | Maths & English | L1 & L2

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Use same link for Chief Examiner Reports

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Functional Skills pass rates 2020-2021

We've made the decision to release our 2020-21 pass rates for the Functional Skills external assessments to provide our centres with an overview of the national rate across each assessment. Click to read more.

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We've made the decision to release our 2020-21 pass rates for the Functional Skills external assessments to provide our centres with an overview of the national rate across each assessment. Click to read more.

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Question paper (Level 1) Paper 2 Calculator - Sample set 1

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Question paper (Level 2) Paper 1 Non-calculator - Sample set 1

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Question paper (Level 1) Paper 2 Calculator - Sample set 1

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AQA Question paper (Level 1)  Paper 1 Non-calculator - Sample set 1

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N.B. Levels 1 & 2 only.

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Edexcel Sample papers can be found here:

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Edexcel Sample papers can be found here:

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Edexcel Functional Skills in Mathematics - Entry Level 1-3 and Levels 1 and 2.

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Use same link for Chief Examiner Reports

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These qualifications can be delivered in a wide range of different settings.

The Entry level qualifications are internally assessed and quality assured. This is also the case for the Speaking, Listening and Communicating component for Functional Skills English at levels 1 and 2

Flexible assessment - onscreen or on paper, it's your choice
All of our externally marked Functional Skills assessments at levels 1 and 2 are available to take on any day at any time. There are two options:

Onscreen
Assessments can be booked with as little as 30 minutes' notice using e-volve, our onscreen assessment platform.

Named on Demand
Paper based/delivered assessments available with just two weeks' notice using our Named on Demand facility.

City & Guilds has a wide range of digital learning resources to support English and maths learning in almost any context, including learners working towards Functional Skills qualifications.

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City & Guilds Functional Skills qualifications. Leading vocational education and training organisation.

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.Gov info. (list correct as of Nov 2021)

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.Gov info. (list correct as of Nov 2021)

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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/awarding-of-functional-skills-in-2021#the-options-available

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Awarding organisations offering Maths FS

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Subject Content Document for the Reformed FS Maths Qualifications

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Subject Content Document for the Reformed FS Maths Qualifications