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Level 2 Maths & English Course Highlights:
- This qualification is equivalent to GCSE grade C or 4
- Take the Exam from Home – Guaranteed Fast Track Results
- Exam Booking within 2 Working Days of Enrolment
- Remote Exam Online or Paper based both option available
- Course Duration: 110 hours
- Unlimited Access to Course Materials
- Get Free Mock Tests & Free Past Papers
- Extra 25% Time for people with Learning Difficulties
- NCFE, Pearson Edexcel, Open Awards and TQUK are all OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised
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, 2 working days of enrolment for NCFE 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.
The new assessment and result dates by NCFE are: (Only applicable if you are attending the exam in between the following assessment date).
- Delivery mode: On-screen and RI
- Assessment date to and from: 16/09/2024 – 25/10/2024
- Results release: 01/11/2024
The new assessment and result dates by Open Awards is: (Only applicable if you are attending the exam in between the following assessment date).
- Delivery mode: Remote
- Assessment date to and from: 02/09/2024 – 13/09/2024
- Results release: 11/10/2024
- Delivery mode: Remote
- Assessment date to and from: 04/11/2024 – 15/11/2024
- Results release: 13/12/2024
(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.)
Christmas Holiday Information
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
- For Open Awards: Any results from assessments taken after 30th November 2024 will be published after 2nd January 2025.
- For NCFE Exams: Results from assessments taken after 11th December 2024 will also be published after 2nd January 2025.
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.
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.
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.
Functional Skills Maths Level 2
You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience.
Awarding Body | Paper-Based Exam in Centre | On-Screen Exam in Centre | Remote Online Exam – From Home | Results |
Edexcel | Book within 15 days | Book within 24 Hours | Book within 7 working days | Get results in 20 working days |
NCFE | Book within 10 working days | Book within 24 Hours | Book within 2 working days | Get results in only 7 days |
Open Awards | N/A | N/A | Book within 2 working days | Get results in only 16 working days |
TQUK | Book within 7 working days | Book within 24 Hours | Book within 2 working days | Get results in only 6 working days |
Functional Skills English Level 2
You can decide the exam date and place according to your convenience.
Awarding Body | Paper-Based Exam in Centre | On-Screen Exam in Centre | Remote Online Exam – From Home | Results |
Edexcel | Book within 15 days | Book within 24 Hours | Book within 7 working days | Get results in 20 working days |
NCFE | Book within 10 working days | Book within 24 Hours | Book within 2 working days | Get results in only 7 days |
Open Awards | N/A | N/A | Book within 2 working days | Get results in only 16 working days |
TQUK | Book within 7 working days | Book within 24 Hours | Book within 2 working days | Get results in only 6 working days |
*Offline examinations will be held at our Swindon and London centres. Please contact us for more information.
- NCFE, TQUK, Pearson Edexcel and Open Awards are OFQUAL-regulated and nationally recognised; however, the only difference lies in the exam booking and result turn-around time.
- You can book your remote online exam within 2 working days of enrolment for NCFE, within 7 working days for Pearson Edexcel, 2 working days of enrolment for TQUK and within 3 working days for Open Awards.
- You can get your NCFE results in 7 days, your Edexcel results in 20 working days, your TQUK results in 6 working days and your Open Awards results within 16 working days.
- Universities and apprenticeships accept all of the awarding bodies. This distinction allows learners to choose the awarding body that aligns best with their educational and career goals.
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.
- Initial Assessment: To identify the current level of a student’s abilities and recommend the appropriate course to enrol in upon completion.
- Diagnostic Assessment: Identifies skill gaps and produces an individual learning plan
- Learning Resources: Comprehensive video tutorials, practice quizzes & topic-based tests
- Progress Tracker: To record your progress in the course
- Free Mock Test: Access our free mock test facility for professional feedback and to prepare for the final exam.
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.
Section A (Non-calculator) | |||
Awarding Body | Exam Duration | Total Marks | Questions Cover |
Edexcel | 25 minutes | 16 | 25% |
NCFE / Open Awards / TQUK | 30 minutes | 15 | 25% |
Section B (Calculator) | |||
Awarding Body | Exam Duration | Total Marks | Questions Cover |
Edexcel | 1 hour 30 minutes | 48 | 75% |
NCFE / Open Awards / TQUK | 1 hour 30 minutes | 45 | 75% |
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.
Speaking, Listening and Communicating (SLC) Exam | ||
Awarding Body | Duration | Number of Marks |
Pearson Edexcel / NCFE / Open Awards / TQUK | Up to 25 minutes | Pass/Fail |
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 Exam | |||
Awarding Body | Duration | Number of Marks | Pass Mark |
Pearson Edexcel | 75 minutes | 35 | 65% |
NCFE | 60 minutes | 30 | 53% – 57% |
Open Awards | 60 minutes | 30 | 18 out of 30 |
TQUK | 60 minutes | 30 | not fixed, varies paperwise |
Reading is evalute through a test consisting of multiple-choice, short open-response and medium open-response questions.
Writing Exam | |||
Awarding Body | Duration | Number of Marks | Pass Mark |
Pearson Edexcel | 60 minutes | 36 | 63% |
NCFE | 60 minutes | 44 | 57% – 61% |
Open Awards | 60 minutes | 60 | 36 out of 60. |
TQUK | 60 minutes | 54 | not fixed, varies paperwise. |
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 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.
Additional Features
- Access to On-Demand Classes
- Opportunity to Book 1:1 Live Tutor Support via Microsoft Teams
- Enrol in Our Course and Prepare for the Exam from Home
- Get a Free Mock Test with Professional Feedback
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 requires 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.
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Level 2 Functional Skills Maths & English Course Review
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Functional Skills Level 2 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.
To pass the Functional Skills Maths level 2, start preparing early by using up-to-date revision resources, practising past papers in the exam format, and creating a revision timetable. Then, on the day of the exam, get a good rest, read the questions carefully, skip difficult questions to come back to later, take note of the marks available, and thoroughly check your answers. At StudyPlex, you can build your skills and knowledge in a structured and supportive environment with our engaging content, interactive exercises, and practice tests.
Yes, Functional Skills are recognised as GCSE alternative qualifications, with a Functional Skills Level 2 course being equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 (C).
You can start by immersing yourself in the language by watching British TV shows and movies, listening to British music and podcasts, and practising speaking with native speakers to learn British English. It's also important to focus on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation and to practise reading and writing in English. In addition, many resources are available online, such as language learning apps, courses, and online tutors, to help you improve your British English skills.
Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths, English and ICT are designed to be simpler and faster to complete than traditional GCSEs, but they still require a certain level of proficiency to pass. These qualifications are recognised as equivalent to a C/4 grade GCSE, so it's important to prepare and practice to ensure success.
The UK government and many employers recognise Functional Skills qualifications as evidence of essential skills in English, Maths, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) that individuals need for everyday life, education, and work. The qualifications assess practical skills and knowledge in real-life situations rather than just theoretical knowledge and are offered at different levels, including Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2.
Many learning institutions and online course providers offer level 2 Functional Skills courses in English, Maths, and ICT that can be completed online. StudyPlex provides online courses for Functional Skills Level 2 in English, Maths and ICT. These courses are designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pass their Functional Skills exams and succeed in education, work, and everyday life. Plus, with 24/7 tutor support, you can get help and guidance whenever you need it.
Functional Skills qualifications are recognised by a wide range of educational institutions in the UK, including universities. However, universities' acceptance of Functional Skills may vary depending on the course and institution. Generally, universities accept Functional Skills Level 2 as an alternative to GCSEs. Some universities may also accept Level 1 qualifications, particularly for vocational courses. Therefore, checking with the specific university and course requirements is important to determine whether Functional Skills qualifications are accepted.
It's important to understand the exam format, practice regularly, use past papers, develop good reading and writing skills, and manage your time well during the exam to pass Functional Skills English Level 2. Additionally, seeking help from a teacher or tutor can be beneficial in identifying areas that need improvement and gaining confidence. With StudyPlex’s expert tutor support, flexible learning options, and practical resources, you can develop your reading, writing, and communication skills and boost your confidence in education, work, and everyday life.
Functional Skills Maths and English are qualifications designed to develop essential skills in numeracy, literacy, and language. They are practical and relevant and provide learners with the skills to succeed in work, education, and everyday life. These qualifications are available at different levels, from Entry to Level 2, and are recognised as GCSE equivalents.
GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Maths are two different qualifications in the UK. GCSE Maths is a more traditional academic qualification, while Functional Skills Maths focuses on practical applications of maths in real-life situations. Additionally, GCSE Maths has a set curriculum, and exams are taken at the end of the course, while Functional Skills Maths can be taken at any time and does not have a set curriculum.
Yes, studying and taking Functional Skills Level 2 Maths online is possible. StudyPlex offers an online course on Functional Skills Level 2 Maths, which provides learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to pass the exam. The course covers geometry, algebra, statistics, and problem-solving topics and is designed to be flexible and convenient for learners. Additionally, learners can access tutor support and a range of study materials, including practice tests and past papers, to help them prepare for the exam.
Functional Skills Level 2 is a qualification that assesses a person's proficiency in English, Maths, and ICT (information and communications technology) at a level equivalent to GCSEs. It is typically taken by those who did not achieve a GCSE grade of C/4 or higher in these subjects during their secondary education or those who are seeking an alternative to GCSEs. The Level 2 qualification demonstrates that a person has the necessary skills and knowledge to function effectively in everyday life and the workplace.
Learning English can be difficult or easy depending on the individual's background, previous language learning experience, and the amount of time and effort they put in. English has complex grammar rules, irregular verbs, and a large vocabulary, making it challenging for some learners. However, anyone can learn and become proficient in English with dedication, regular practice, and guidance from a qualified teacher or tutor.