Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Exam

On the Functional Skills Maths Level 2 page, you can access the information you need to know for your functional skills qualifications. At Pass Functional Skills, we are happy to help students of all ages book their exams. Additionally, our expert team can offer you the support needed to help you achieve your qualifications. The Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Exam is key if you are hoping to obtain your Level 2 Maths qualification. This qualification is equivalent to a GCSE Grade C/Level 4. If you did not achieve your GCSE in Maths, universities and employers might require you to have this qualification.

The Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Exam is online and can be sat from the comfort of your own home. All you will need is a laptop or computer, a working webcam, and a working microphone. An Ofqual-regulated invigilator will be present during the exam – this is to ensure that your exam runs smoothly and follows exam conditions. Additionally, if you happen to fail your exam, you have the opportunity to complete a resit. The Pass Functional Skills team will be able to help prepare you for this exam.

The Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Exam is split between the non-calculator (30-minutes) section and the calculator (1-Hour 30-Minutes) section. The majority of the marks come from the calculator segment of the paper. During this part of the exam, an on-screen calculator is available for you to use. While you do not need to do exceptionally well in both components to pass, it will still be beneficial to ensure you are confident and prepared for the exam. Each exam paper varies in content, as the topics can range from percentages to probability. However, the main topics areas covered are:
Using Numbers
Common Measures
Shapes and Space
Handling Information and Data

Exam boards like City & Guilds and Pearson (Edexcel) provide Functional Skills Level 2 Exams. You will need to register through an exam centre; you can do this online. Unfortunately, most exam centres only offer one exam board – at Pass Functional Skills, we offer multiple examination bodies. You may need to carefully consider which exam board you choose as they can differ in certain areas. This includes the speed of booking your exam, the speed of your results, the exam set-up, and the exam date availability. Having the option of multiple exam boards gives you more choice, so you can find an exam board that suits your needs.

Here at Pass Functional Skills, our team aims to provide you with the support needed to pass your exam. We can help you with tutoring sessions, revision resources, and when booking your exam.

FAQ

Do Universities accept this qualification?

The Functional Skills Maths Level 2 qualification is Ofqual-approved. It is equivalent to a GCSE grade, and many universities and employers recognise it as such.

What is the exam pass mark?

The pass mark will alter depending on the difficulty of the paper. In general, if the exam paper is higher in difficulty, the pass mark will be lower.

Can I resit the exam?

Absolutely! If you do not pass your exam, the Pass Functional Skills team can help prepare you for the resit exam and help with the booking.

How many times can I resit the exam?

You can retake the exam as many times as you need until you pass. Our team is happy to support you with this, and they will make the process as easy as possible.

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PassFunctionalSkills Team

We help thousands of students get their Functional Skills Qualifications.