AQA Functional Skills in Mathematics L2 (Pre GCSE)

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This Functional Skills Mathematics course forms part of the full-time Pre GCSE study programme. Functional Mathematics Level 2 aims to promote mathematical thinking and transferable skills rather than rote learning, thus allowing students to progress seamlessly to GCSE Mathematics. This qualification can only be taken as part of the full-time Pre-GCSE study programme.

Course information

Name: AQA Functional Skills in Mathematics L2 (Pre GCSE) Qualification title: Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics Qualification type: Assessment The course is assessed by a single examination taken in one sitting. Both papers Written Paper (Calculator allowed) 1 hour 30 minutes duration 60 marks Assesses the skills standards and content for Functional Mathematics at Level 1. All questions are compulsory. A question paper/answer book will be provided. Assessment Structure: Level 1 The assessment consists of one paper. This paper assesses the skills standards with questions placed in contexts which may be unfamiliar and may be drawn from everyday life, the workplace or educational settings. It consists of 3 to 5 questions each based on one context worth, together, a total of 60 marks where some of the contexts are presented in advance on prereleased data sheets. Each question is subdivided into parts with marks allocated to each. The question paper is of 1 hour 30 minutes duration. The use of a calculator is expected. Assessment Scheme The Scheme of Assessment for Level 2 comprises a single paper taken in one sitting Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160830 15:32:24 Updated 20160830 15:32:24

Entry requirements

None

Provider

NEWBURY COLLEGE
Further Education
info@newbury-college.ac.uk
01635 845000
http://www.newbury-college.ac.uk

Address

Monks Lane Town: Newbury County:Berkshire

Learning aims

Title: Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics Qualification: Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics Classification: Preparation for Life and Work

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