PEARSON EDEXCEL FUNCTIONAL SKILLS QUALIFICATION IN MATHEMATICS

Entry requirements

No prior knowledge, understanding, skills, or qualifications are required for learners to register for this qualification. However, an initial and diagnostic assessment is required in order to determine the proficiency of the learner to provide the right level of programme. There are no specific academic requirements.

Course structure

• Using numbers and the number system – whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages
• using common measures, shape, and space
• handling information and data
• Solving mathematical problems and decision making

Progression

Learners who achieve the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Levels 1 and 2 can progress to:
• further mandatory mathematical study, such as GCSE.
• the workplace.
• further vocational study.

Overview

The Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Qualifications in Mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2 are for learners who want to develop understanding and skills in mathematics.
The qualifications give learners the opportunity to:
• demonstrate a sound grasp of the underpinning skills and basics of mathematical skills appropriate to the level, and
• apply mathematical thinking to solve simple problems in familiar situations.