Real Level 2 multiple choice exam questions enlarged for printing on acetate or displaying on interactive whiteboard. 2 on currency, 2 on converting measures. With answers, links and teaching notes.
Several games to play: complete with game tiles and lotto boards. Ideal for for practising converting measures (Levels 1 and 2) and also another game board for selecting appropriate units of measure (Entry 3).
A practical investigation that can be enjoyed in mixed level classes. There's something for all learners from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
Editor's note. One of my favourite resources that somehow got lost when the site was redeveloped in 2011. Now fully updated to reflect the new 2018 Functional Skills content that come into effect September 2019. Pages 7-8 show detailed FS mapping to content descriptors and problem solving skills.
Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
FM E1.3 Add numbers which total up to 20, & subtract numbers from numbers up to 20
FM E1.13 Read & draw simple charts & diagrams inc. a tally chart, block diagram/graph
FM E2.25 Take information from one format and represent the information in another format including use of bar charts
FM E3.23 Organise & represent information in appropriate ways inc. tables, diagrams, simple line graphs & bar charts
FM L1.8 Read, write, order & compare common fractions & mixed numbers
FM L2.27 Express probabilities as fractions, decimals & percentages
Level 2 whole number practice exam questions for targeted revision. 13 questions with answer sheet (most are from past papers) covering 4 operations, problem solving and substitution. Does not cover negative numbers or ratio and proportion.
Whiteboard Maths (previously known as Powerpoint maths) has an impressive selection of presentations designed for teachers to use with electronic whiteboards or data projectors.
Aimed at the secondary curriculum but many are also suitable for Entry Level. Sets are available on CDs or each presentation can be ordered individually and downloaded from the site. Priced at just a few pounds each and if you buy three you get one free! When you register with the site (free) you also get access to a selection of free presentations.
4 sets of word cards, 2 sets of picture cards. Sort, match, order and group cards. Metric measures, imperial measures, units of time, measuring instruments, suitable units. Makes great starter or revision activities. Build active learning into your lessons. Ideal for visual and kinaesthetic learners.
Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
MSS1/E2.5
AN MSS1/L1.2 Read & measure time and use timetables
Covers all aspects of L1-2 whole number place value – comparing, ascending / descending order, writing numbers as words, greater than / less than symbols, etc.
Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
AN N1/L1.1 Place value to millions. < and > symbols
Half term assessment paper. Covers all L1-2 N1 (Whole number) elements except ratio and proportion. Please also download the separate answer sheet (see below).
A practical and easy way to introduce decimals from Entry Level 2 (1 decimal place) onwards. Written in 2001, I have now updated the Functional Skills mapping and removed the old Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum references. Two new gap-fill charts for E2-E3 and L1-L2 , and a range of new blank charts for whole numbers and decimals of all sizes! Also useful for:
Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
FM Context free underpinning
FM E2.2 Read, write, order & compare numbers up to 200
FM E2.11 Read, write & use decimals to one decimal place
FM E3.1 Count, read, write, order & compare numbers up to 1000
FM E3.8 Read, write & use decimals up to two decimal places
FM L1.1 Read, write, order & compare large numbers (up to one million)
FM L1.3 Multiply & divide whole numbers & decimals by 10, 100, 1000
FM L1.10 Read, write, order & compare decimals up to three decimal places
FM L2.1 Read, write, order & compare positive & negative numbers of any size
