Set of maths problems originally written for a group of trainee mechanics. Problems are based on a set of data sheets with prices/sizes for a selection of spark plugs, filters, oil, brake pads and wiper blades. Topics iclude working with money, best buy/price (proportion), comparing numbers/prices, average, range, and extracting information from tables.
Ideal for, and fully mapped to, E3-L1 Functional Maths – with teaching tips.
Comprehension questions, writing and discussion based on car adverts. This resource is suitable for motor vehicle students, or a more general audience.
Learners can discuss the important features of a car advert and the advice they would give their tutor. They can then practice writing their own car adverts (not full sentences). They can also write down the advice they would give their tutor, using full sentences and paying attention to spelling and punctuation.
Ideal for, and fully mapped to, Entry 2-3 Functional Skills English.
Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
English
Functional English - speaking, listening & communicating
Aimed at getting motor vehicle students talking in readiness for Functional Skills English (speaking, listening and communication) exams.
Lots of prompts for discussing the pros and cons of driving modified cars. Fully mapped to E3 Functional English.
Level
Entry Level 3
English
SLd/E3.3
SLd/E3.2
SLd/E3.1
Functional English - speaking, listening & communicating
Interesting set of reading questions – covering purpose of text, analysis of text / organisation features, and recognising main points and detail. Based on a real life document from ‘Parker’ Guide to Road Tax’. Ideal for Embedding L1-2 Functional English / literacy into Motor Vehicle courses or for any students with an interest in the costs of running a car.
Great set of tasks covering maths (counting, addition, subtraction, sorting, extracting info from lists/tables, problem solving) and English (reading and spelling).
Fully mapped to E1-E3 Functional Skills criteria (most suitable for E1-E2 but some of the maths is E3) with extensive teaching tips and notes.
Adapted from Jennifer Whitehead’s “Workign in a Garage” (see below).
Lovely, practical reading task base don a map of the London Underground.
Fully mapped to E3 and L1 Functional English – with lots of extra teaching tips and ideas.
Handy 2 page handout. Page 1 explains nouns, verbs and adjectives – with vocational examples. Page three includes a table for collecting and classifying relevant vocabulary (could also be used as a spelling list).
L1 literacy / ESOL practice on a slightly humorous BBC News article. It covers the main areas my learners have issues with: spelling, true or false and synonyms. With answer sheet.
A short yet challenging set of Level 2 questions based on the Penny Farthing bicycle and pre-decimalisation currency. Ideal for getting students thinking when they return after a break. Covers using formulae (calculating circumferences), and working with decimals / fraction and equivalents.
