NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics
Ref:
603/5060/X
Sector:
Preparation for Life and Work
Features:
Teaching materials available Functional skills
Registration & certification fee:
£18.00
Level:
Level 2
Minimum entry age:
Pre-16
GLH:
55
TQT:
66
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About this qualification:
The purpose of the Functional Skills Mathematics Level 2 qualification is to demonstrate both mathematical skills at the appropriate level and the ability to apply mathematical thinking effectively to solve problems successfully in the workplace and in other real life situations.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for learners studying the following:
• Apprenticeships
• Traineeships
• Study Programme
• Alternative to GCSE
• T-Levels
• As a standalone qualification
Entry requirements:
There are no pre-entry requirements for this qualification and no minimum age requirement has been set for registration.
Qualification structure:
This qualification has one external assessment divided into 2 sections.
• Section A: The non-calculator section
• Section B: The calculator section
Online assessment:
Online assessment is available for this qualification, and live online assessments are now bookable. Please visit our Online Assessment page for further information.
Remote invigilation:
Learners are now able to complete online/onscreen external assessments at home using our remote invigilation solution. Also referred to as remote proctoring, remote invigilation allows a learner to be observed via audio and visual links when completing their online/onscreen external assessment at home.
NCFE offers a remote invigilation solution for all our Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills external assessments. Find out how to get approval here.
Useful links:
JCQ Instructions and Booking Document
Qualification Specific Instructions for Delivery (QSID)
Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations Policy
Diagnostic and Assessment Tools
Department for Education Subject Content for Maths
Support materials
Qualification specification (PDF | 346 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 392 KB)
Functional Skills invigilation changes (PDF | 101 KB)
Functional Skills Maths qualification factsheet (PDF | 258 KB)
Functional Skills mapping document - Level 2 Maths (PDF | 180 KB)
Mapping GCSE Maths to FS Reform Level 2 (PDF | 128 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
NCFE have password protected the latest external assessment past-paper, mark scheme and chief examiner report. You are now able to use these as current and valid mock assessments. To access the documents, you will need a Portal login. If you do not have a Portal login please contact your Portal administrator.
Chief Examiner Report February 2025 (PDF | 1731 KB)
Chief Examiner Report (Onscreen) March 2022 (PDF | 106 KB)
Chief Examiner Report March 2022 (PDF | 110 KB)
Chief examiner report - August 2020 (PDF | 189 KB)
Chief examiner report (onscreen) - February 2020 (PDF | 587 KB)
Chief examiner report - December 2019 (PDF | 183 KB)
Chief examiner report (onscreen) - October 2019 (PDF | 199 KB)
Chief examiner report - October 2019 (PDF | 203 KB)
Past Paper L2 Functional Skills Maths - P001841 (ZIP | 1731 KB)
Past Paper L2 Functional Skills Maths - P001460 (ZIP | 1616 KB)
Past paper L2 Functional Skills Maths - P001457 (ZIP | 851 KB)
Past paper L2 Functional Skills Maths - P001441 (ZIP | 631 KB)
Past paper L2 Functional Skills Maths - P001372 (ZIP | 2166 KB)
L2 Functional Skills Maths - past questions collated by topic (ZIP | 19318 KB)
Top tips for Functional Skills Maths assessments (PDF | 87 KB)
Pass Boundaries For Functional Skills External Assessments April 2025 (1) (PDF | 79 KB)
Supplementary Answer Booklet (PDF | 140 KB)
Teaching materials
Functional Skills Mathematics (Level 2) Scheme of Work (2025)
An exemplary scheme of work that includes detailed session plans covering the full Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics curriculum.
Free
Functional Skills Mathematics (Level 2) Resources (2025)
A comprehensive suite of resources including PowerPoint sessions with class activities and embedded videos, some with AI-powered presenters; learner workbooks support learning for sessions, and end-of-topic project workbooks consolidate that learning.
£150.00
Functional Skills Mathematics (Level 2) Learner Workbook and Answers (2025)
This workbook compliments and enhances our Level 2 mathematics resources pack by providing a comprehensive overview of all subject content at this level.
£135.00
Functional Skills Mathematics (Level 2) Resources Bundle (2025)
A complete Level 2 mathematics resources bundle including the Level 2 resources pack and the mathematics learner workbook and answer book at a discounted price.
£256.00