Functional Skills in Mathematics

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2

This qualification consists of 1 mandatory unit which includes 2 components that must be achieved to complete 100% of the qualification. Learners must complete 1 assessment which consists of 1 Non-Calculator and 1 Calculator written examination that are set, marked and moderated by Highfield Qualifications. The assessments will test a learner’s representing, analysing and interpreting skills using numbers, geometry and statistics in realistic contexts.

Mathematics examinations are available on-demand in either on-screen or paper-based format.

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 55
Qualification Number 603/4992/X
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 60
  • Total duration of assessment: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Externally assessed.
  • The assessment consists of two parts:
Calculator TestNon-calculator Test
1hr 50 minutes
▪ 25% of the marks are allocated to underpinning skills
▪ 75% of the marks are allocated to problem solving		40 minutes
▪ 25% of the marks are allocated to underpinning skills
▪ 75% of the marks are allocated to problem solving

The qualification outcome is pass or fail.