NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics
- Ref:
- 603/5060/X
- Sector:
- Preparation for Life and Work
- Registration and Certification Fee
- £16.00
- Level
- Level 2
- Minimum entry age
- Pre-16
- GLH
- 55
- TQT
- 66
About this qualification:
The purpose of the Functional Skills Mathematics Level 2 qualification is to demonstrate both mathematical skills at the appropriate level and the ability to apply mathematical thinking effectively to solve problems successfully in the workplace and in other real life situations.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for learners studying the following:
• Apprenticeships
• Traineeships
• Study Programme
• Alternative to GCSE
• T-Levels
• As a standalone qualification
Entry requirements:
There are no pre-entry requirements for this qualification and no minimum age requirement has been set for registration.
Qualification structure:
This qualification has one external assessment divided into 2 sections.
• Section A: The non-calculator section
• Section B: The calculator section
Online assessment:
Online assessment is available for this qualification, and live online assessments are now bookable. Please visit our Online Assessment page for further information.
Sample assessments can now be scheduled on our Surpass platform. You can also find a link to an online assessment demo for this qualification here.
Remote invigilation:
Learners are now able to complete online/onscreen external assessments at home using our remote invigilation solution. Also referred to as remote proctoring, remote invigilation allows a learner to be observed via audio and visual links when completing their online/onscreen external assessment at home.
NCFE offers a remote invigilation solution for all our Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills external assessments. Find out how to get approval here.
Useful links:
Regulations for the Conduct of External Assessment
Qualification Specific Instructions for Delivery (QSID)
Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations Policy
CPD Training and Events
Diagnostic and Assessment Tools
Department for Education Subject Content for Maths
Qualification Specification
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Functional Skills Maths Qualification Factsheet
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Functional Skills Mapping Document - Level 2 Maths
LessMore info DownloadThis document maps the Department for Education's subject content for reformed Functional Skills qualifications to the legacy Functional Skills subject content.
Functional Skills Invigilation Changes
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Support Handbook
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Functional Skills Pass Boundaries
LessMore info DownloadThis document provides the Pass boundaries for Functional Skills Level 1 and Level 2 external assessments.
Chief Examiner Report (Onscreen) - October 2019
LessMore info DownloadThis document contains feedback from the Chief Examiner for the October 2019 on-screen external assessment paper.
Chief Examiner Report - October 2019
LessMore info DownloadThis document contains feedback from the Chief Examiner for the 14-18 October 2019 paper-based external assessment paper.
Chief Examiner Report - December 2019
LessMore info DownloadThis document contains feedback from the Chief Examiner for the 9-13 December 2019 paper-based external assessment paper.
Chief Examiner Report (Onscreen) - February 2020
LessMore info DownloadThis document contains feedback from the Chief Examiner for the 24-28 February external assessment.
Chief Examiner Report - August 2020
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Past Paper L2 Functional Skills Maths - P001258
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Past Paper L2 Functional Skills Maths - P001259
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Past Paper L2 Functional Skills Maths - P001260
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Past Paper L2 Functional Skills Maths - P001269
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Past Paper L2 Functional Skills Maths - P001270
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SAM L2 Functional Skills Maths
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Mandatory units
- Mathematics
NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics Resources
Price (Inc VAT): £120.00
NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Learner Workbook and Answers
Price (Inc VAT): £120.00
NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics - Scheme of Work
Price (Inc VAT): Free
NCFE Functional Skills Maths Learner Checklists L2
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NCFE Functional Skills Mathematics Glossary
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Print materials available on our dedicated Print Shop website
Price (Inc VAT): Refer to External Link
Where assessments take place in an online on-demand format, they will continue to be available in this format. Assessments will go ahead in 2021/22, therefore moving away from results being based on Teacher Assessed Grades (TAGs) used in 2020 to 2021.
We have now launched our remote invigilation solution and more information can be found on our website. We have also launched our on-demand paper-based offer. For more information, please go to the Functional Skills page of our website.
For further information please see the 2021/22 adaptation addendum document below.
2021-22 AT FSQ MATHS L1_2 V1.0
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