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Functional Skills Mathematics
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Counting objects accurately up to 100 (one-to-one counting)NewCounting on from any number up to 100NewCounting backwards from numbers up to 100NewUsing grouping to count efficiently (e.g. groups of 2, 5, 10)NewReading numbers up to 200NewWriting numbers up to 200NewPlace value in two- and three-digit numbers up to 200 (hundreds, tens, ones)NewOrdering numbers up to 200 on a number lineNewComparing numbers up to 200 (greater than, less than, equal to)NewIdentifying odd numbers up to 100NewIdentifying even numbers up to 100NewSequencing odd numbers up to 100NewSequencing even numbers up to 100NewUnderstanding what the addition symbol (+) meansNewUnderstanding what the subtraction symbol (−) meansNewUnderstanding what the multiplication symbol (×) meansNewUnderstanding what the division symbol (÷) meansNewUnderstanding what the equals symbol (=) means (balance/same value)NewAdding two-digit numbers (no crossing a ten)NewAdding two-digit numbers (crossing a ten)NewSubtracting two-digit numbers (no crossing a ten)NewSubtracting two-digit numbers (crossing a ten)NewChecking addition and subtraction answers (inverse/checking strategies)NewMultiplication facts within 0×0 to 12×12 (building recall)NewUsing times tables to solve simple multiplication problemsNewUnderstanding division as sharing (equal groups)NewUnderstanding division as grouping (how many groups?)NewDividing a two-digit number by a one-digit number (no remainder)NewDividing a two-digit number by a one-digit number (with a remainder)NewWriting remainders clearly (as “r …”)NewInterpreting remainders in context (left over / not enough for another group)NewRounding whole numbers to the nearest 10 (within 0–200)NewEstimating an addition answer by rounding to the nearest 10NewEstimating a subtraction answer by rounding to the nearest 10NewUsing estimation to check whether an answer is sensibleNewRecognising one half of a whole number (simple examples)NewRecognising one quarter of a whole number (simple examples)NewRecognising one tenth of a whole number (simple examples)NewRecognising halves in shapes (shading/partitioning)NewRecognising quarters in shapes (shading/partitioning)NewRecognising tenths in shapes (shading/partitioning)NewReading decimals to 1 decimal placeNewWriting decimals to 1 decimal placeNewUnderstanding place value in decimals to 1 decimal place (tenths)NewOrdering decimals to 1 decimal place (simple sets)NewUsing decimals to 1 decimal place in everyday contexts (e.g. measures)NewKnowing the number of hours in a dayNewKnowing the number of weeks in a yearNewNaming and sequencing the days of the weekNewNaming and sequencing the months of the yearNew
Recognising common coins and notes and their values (up to £1 focus)NewAdding amounts in pence up to 100pNewWriting money correctly using pNewLinking 100p to £1NewConverting simple amounts between pence and pounds (within £1 contexts)NewFinding the total cost of multiple items priced in whole poundsNewFinding the total cost of multiple items priced in pence (up to £1)NewChoosing a sensible way to pay (coins/notes) for a totalNewFinding change from £1 (simple change-making)NewWriting money correctly using £NewReading dates in common formats (e.g. dd/mm, dd/mm/yyyy)NewWriting dates in common formats (e.g. dd/mm, dd/mm/yyyy)NewUsing a calendar to find specific dates and order themNewReading analogue clocks to the hourNewReading analogue clocks to the half hourNewReading analogue clocks to the quarter hourNewMatching analogue time to digital time (hours/half/quarter)NewReading 24-hour digital time (hours)NewConverting simple 24-hour times to daytime/evening understanding (hours)NewChoosing the right unit for length (mm, cm, m, km)NewMeasuring length in millimetres using a rulerNewMeasuring length in centimetres using a rulerNewMeasuring length in metres (tape/metre stick)NewUnderstanding when kilometres are used (long distances)NewComparing lengths and describing longer/shorterNewChoosing the right unit for weight (g, kg)NewReading a scale in grams to the nearest labelled divisionNewReading a scale in kilograms to the nearest labelled divisionNewComparing weights and describing heavier/lighterNewChoosing the right unit for capacity (ml, l)NewReading a scale in millilitres to the nearest labelled divisionNewReading a scale in litres to the nearest labelled divisionNewComparing capacities and describing more/lessNewReading positive temperatures on a thermometerNewComparing positive temperatures (warmer/cooler)NewReading a simple scale to the nearest labelled divisionNewInterpreting what each interval on a simple scale representsNewNaming common 2-D shapes (including pentagons and hexagons)NewNaming common 3-D shapes (including cylinders, cuboids, pyramids and spheres)NewSpotting 2-D and 3-D shapes in everyday objectsNewDescribing 2-D shapes by number of sidesNewDescribing 2-D shapes by number of corners (vertices)NewNoticing and describing angles in 2-D shapes (as corners/turns)NewDescribing 3-D shapes by number of facesNewDescribing 3-D shapes by number of edgesNewIdentifying corners/vertices on 3-D shapesNewIdentifying and describing the base of a 3-D shapeNewComparing shapes using properties (which has more faces/edges etc.)NewUsing positional language: between, inside, outsideNewUsing positional language: middle, below, on topNewUsing directional language: forwards, backwardsNewDescribing position and direction in simple maps/room layouts/routesNew
Reading numerical information from a listNewReading numerical information from a simple table (rows and columns)NewExtracting information from a simple diagram (labels and values)NewReading a bar chart (title, labels, categories)NewReading values from a bar chart accuratelyNewIdentifying highest/lowest values on a bar chartNewAnswering “how many/much” questions using a bar chartNewComparing two categories in a bar chart (more/less)NewComparing several categories to find most/leastNewMaking simple statements from bar chart data (what it shows)NewSorting objects using one criterionNewSorting objects using a second criterionNewClassifying objects using two criteria (e.g. using a simple grid/table)NewExplaining the rule used for sorting/classifyingNewTurning list information into a simple tableNewTurning table information into a listNewCreating a bar chart from given data (categories and values)NewChoosing a simple scale for a bar chartNewLabelling a bar chart clearly (title and axes/categories)NewTurning a bar chart back into a table or listNewChecking that a representation matches the original informationNew
Identifying what a question is asking (the task in a familiar context)NewPicking out key information (numbers, words, symbols) from a problemNewUsing given information from numbers, symbols, simple diagrams and chartsNewChoosing the correct operation for a one-step problemNewCarrying out a one-step calculation accuratelyNewPresenting results clearly (numbers, symbols, units where needed)NewChecking results make sense (quick estimate / reasonableness check)NewUsing Entry Level 2 mathematical terms correctly (e.g. add, subtract, total, share)NewExplaining an answer using numbers and symbolsNewExplaining an answer using measures (money/time/length/weight/capacity/temperature)NewExplaining an answer using a simple diagram or simple chartNew
