Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2 Course | GCSE Equivalent

Description

Our expert-designed Functional Skills Maths & English Level 2 Course has smart learning options that provide the necessary numeracy knowledge and skills to excel in Functional Skills Maths and English.

Our course is tailored to meet your specific needs and help you achieve your academic and career goals from the comfort of your home.

You also get the opportunity to book Live 1:1 tutor support via Microsoft Teams.

For our remote invigilation service of Functional Skills qualifications, the last accepted booking will be on 19th December 2024. We will reopen for bookings from 3rd January 2025.

Results Release

Additionally, the period between 20th December 2024 and 2nd January 2025 will not be counted as “working days” for the result release timeframes. Please plan your assessment bookings accordingly. Our last results release prior to Christmas will be on 20th December 2024, with the next results release taking place on 3rd January 2025.

Exam slots are available 24*7 from Monday to Sunday. If you are in a rush and would like to book your exam sooner, then you can book your remote online exam within 3 working days for Open Awards, 1 working day of enrolment for NCFE, 2 working days of enrolment for TQUK and within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel.

Please note the exam price advertised on the website for the Open Awards remote invigilation exam is applicable for weekdays (Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5 pm). If you would like to book the Open Awards remote invigilation exam at the weekend then there is an additional £25+Vat applicable.

You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience.

Level 2 Functional Skills Maths

You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience.

Functional Skills English Level 2

You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience.

*Offline examinations will be held at our Swindon and London centres. Please get in touch with us for more information.

The new assessment and result dates by NCFE is: (Only applicable if you are attending the exam in between the following assessment date).

The new assessment and result dates by Open Awards is: (Only applicable if you are attending the exam in between the following assessment date).

(Note that this only applies to the mentioned exam type and if you book the exam during the dates mentioned above. Also, this will not affect the schedule of the other exam types and results.)

This Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English course will help you build a solid foundation in mathematics. Throughout the course, it will provide you with various learning materials and activities to enhance your understanding of these subjects.

You can also check out our GCSE courses. We offer Pearson Edexcel and AQA-accredited GCSE online courses that are widely accepted by universities across the globe.

This level 2 Maths and English qualification is available to all students of all academic backgrounds; no experience or previous qualifications are required. However, you will require a laptop/desktop computer and a good internet connection.

Functional Skills Maths Level 2

The Functional Skills NCFE, Pearson Edexcel, TQUK and Open Awards Qualification in Mathematics Level 2 consist of one externally assessed assessment that comprises two sections- a non-calculator section (calculator prohibited) and a calculator section (calculator permitted).

The assessments are available as paper-based and onscreen, on-demand assessments.

Pass Mark (Edexcel): Learners are required to achieve an overall (from sections A and B) (59%) mark to pass the exam.

Pass Mark (NCFE): Learners are required to achieve an overall (from sections A and B) (57% – 62%) mark to pass the exam. Please note that the marks vary for individual exam papers, so for all the exam papers, the pass marks are not fixed for the NCFE exam.

Pass Mark (Open Awards): Pass Marks for L 2 functional skills maths assessments vary per assessment version and are set following standardisation and awarding activities.

Each Maths assessment is designed to enable a minimally competent learner to achieve a pass mark of 36 out of 60. However, the awarding process will determine specifically where the pass mark sits for each assessment version. Therefore, the pass mark may vary between assessments.

Pass Mark (TQUK): Pass Marks for level 2 functional skills maths assessments vary per assessment version and are set following standardisation and awarding activities.

Functional Skills English Level 2

The Functional Skills NCFE, Pearson Edexcel, TQUK and Open Awards Qualification in English at Level 2 consist of 3 exams. These are Reading, Writing and Speaking, Listening and Communicating.

SLC Exam Pearson Edexcel / NCFE: Speaking, listening and communicating will asses through one 5-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to five. Also, one 15-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners is included. This exam happens via Microsoft Teams.

SLC Exam Open Awards/ TQUK: Speaking, listening and communicating happen through one 10-minute presentation and linked question and answer session in groups of three to four. Also, one 10-minute formal discussion together in groups of three to five learners is included. This exam will be on Microsoft Teams.

Reading is evalute through a test consisting of multiple-choice, short open-response and medium open-response questions.

Reading/Writing Exam Pass Mark: Learners should achieve the overall marks mentioned in the table to pass the reading exam. However, the awarding process will determine specifically where the pass mark sits for each assessment version. Therefore, the pass mark may vary between assessments.

This Functional Skills English and Maths Level 2 has been independently accredited by Pearson Edexcel, NCFE and Open Awards also regulated by Ofqual. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is responsible for regulating qualifications, assessments, and examinations in England.

Pearson Edexcel is the most prestigious awarding body, for an academic and vocational qualifications. Pearson Edexcel qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and recognised by universities and employers across the world.

 NCFE is a charity and awarding organisation that provides qualifications in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is regulated by Ofqual in England and recognised in Wales and Northern Ireland.

 Open Awards is an awarding organisation that offers a wide range of qualifications across various sectors, including education, health and social care, and business. Their qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and are designed to meet the needs of learners and employers. Open Awards also works closely with educational institutions and employers to ensure their qualifications are relevant and up-to-date.

TQUK is an awarding organisation approved by Ofqual and offers RQF courses in a variety of sectors. RQF courses have different credit values that can be applied to the National Credit Transfer System. TQUK accredits courses developed by industry experts and collaborates with organisations to ensure the quality and value of the courses provided.

English Level 2 – Unit 1 – Speaking and Listening

The speaking and listening section entails comprehensive learning and activities, including presenting and narrating skills, argument presentation techniques, and more.

Math Level 2 – Unit 1: Number

Lesson 1.1: Numbers and the Number System

The number system gives you a general insight into the mathematical operations regarding the given numbers. You will also acquire skills in division, multiplication, addition and subtraction, which require steps in real-life contexts.

Lesson 1.2: Fractions and Decimals

You will be learning many types of fractions, including improper fractions, proper fractions, equivalent fractions and more. Along with this, you will learn Ordering Decimal Numbers, Subtracting Decimals, multiplying and dividing decimals and more, which enables you to apply real-world problem-solving.

Lesson 1.3: Percentages

You will learn to calculate the Percentage and how to express a Number as a Percentage of Another. Interpreting the Original Value, Calculating Percent Increase and Decrease, and so on. This learning you can easily apply in real-life counting issues along with increasing your rational thinking.

Lesson 1.4: Ratio and Proportion

You will be learning to calculate the Total Amounts using Ratios, direct Proportion, Inverse Proportion and many more things, which help you in doing comparisons, learning science and engineering and more.

Lesson 1.5: Formula

You will learn the definition of formulas Formula Using Words, Multi-Step Formulas, Formula Using Letters and so on. Learning formulas has a large impact on real life as these formulas are used extensively in measuring, building infrastructure and more.

English Level 2 – Unit 2: Reading

Learn to read a text with the help of scanning, skimming, detailed reading, and also, learn how to find organisational features’ purpose from the text.

Maths Level 2 – Unit 2: Measures, Shapes and Space

Lesson 2.1: Money Math

You will be mastering Solving Money Related Questions, including percentage-based discounts, discounts Related to Fractions, Profit and Percentage, etc. This money math learning will also help you to understand money-earning and saving-related issues that you face in daily activities.

Lesson 2.2: Units

You will learn units and Types of Units, Units of Weight, Units of Length, Units of Capacity, etc. Also, you will gain knowledge about steps to convert between Metric Units, Imperial to Imperial Conversions, and Other Unit Conversions will help pursue a higher university degree.

Lesson 2.3: Speed and Density

You will be clearing the concept of speed, calculations to find out distance and time, density, Relation between Density, Weight and Volume.

Lesson 2.4: Perimeter

You will learn to find perimeter and area, Circle, perimeter of triangle etc. which require in measurement, design and planning and so on.

Lesson 2.5: Area and Shapes

You will gain skills in formulas for calculating area, finding areas of complex shapes, applying area calculations in complex questions, different Types of 3D Shapes, surface area, finding the surface area of complex 3D Shapes, using nets, plans and elevations, etc. Learning about area and shapes will certainly help you in building your dream home and more.

Lesson 2.6: Volume

In the volume classes, you will learn Formulas for calculating volume, Questions based on volumes of different 3D Shapes, finding the Scale in a Diagram, Making Scale Drawings, which are required in building critical thinking skills and more.

Lesson 2.7: Coordinates & Angles

You will be learning necessary things about the coordinate Grid, How to Read Coordinates on a Grid? Plotting Points on a Grid and more which extensively required in making video games, medical imaging, physics and more

English Level 2 – Unit 3: Writing

The writing part will cover English grammar, including punctuation, spelling, syntax, etc. enabling you to avoid all the writing errors and mistakes.

Maths Level 2 – Unit 3: Handling Data and Information

Lesson 3.1: Median and Mode

You will be learning about median and mode, which is one of the most interesting mathematical chapters. As you will know how to find the median and mode from the sets of numbers, you can easily implement such learning in household work and other places as well.

Lesson 3.2: Mean and Range

You will be able to find the mean, median and mode. Knowing how to find these is highly important in all aspects of life.

Lesson 3.3: Probability

You will learn Probability: Definition and Meaning, Calculating Probabilities, Probability of Something Happening and Something Not Happening, etc. Once you know how to find probability, you can easily detect business profit loss and implement other parts of your life.

It is a recognised alternative qualification to GCSEs, and achieving it is equivalent to obtaining a GCSE grade C or level 4. It's often used as a prerequisite for higher education, apprenticeships, and employment in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Both the functional course and GCSE course provide the same skills, but one of the differences is that functional classes are developed for the learner who wants to acquire the skills quickly. Still, GCSE is a lengthy process, and it takes time to end as you have to sit for the test that will be held on an official day.

Yes, many universities accept the functional course certificate, but it is better to check whether your desired university approves the functional certificate. The University of Sheffield, the University of Brighton, and the University of East Anglia approved the functional skills Level 2 certificate in the past. So, stay updated with current information.

You should get into this course if you want to learn English and math side by side. You can learn both at a low price. English and math both courses are required at every step of your life. Thus, learn these through the functional skills course quickly and at an affordable price.

First, select your desired course plan among the multiple existing course plans on the right side of your screen, then select the payment type, and once you made the payment, you can access the course any time you want.

A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email after payment. Hereafter anytime, you can start your learning journey with Lead Academy.

Yes, you can. Since it is an e-learning course, anyone from anywhere can enrol in our courses.

Exdexcel is a British multinational education and examination body. If any functional skills training providers claim the course is Edexcel accredited, that means the course has been approved by the governor body of Edexcel. Their certificates have been valued in the UK and worldwide.

Yes, any not. You always need fundamental English, Math and ICT skills wherever you go. These skills are as crucial as your basic needs like food and more. The company wants its employees to have these skills before joining any organization.

Yes, you can. Whether English is your first language or second language, both types of learners can start their learning journey in the Functional Skills Level 1 course. This course is designed so that every kind of learner can learn.

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All remote exams must take place in a controlled environment. Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) defines a controlled environment as a quiet, appropriate space conducive to the undertaking of a remotely invigilated exam. The environment must be:

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