Functional Skills Maths (level 2)

About this course

The course covers numerical operations, including positive and negative numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios and simple formulae. Learners apply these skills to financial tasks such as budgeting, discounts and interest calculations, then use mathematics to interpret data and compare options. Teaching also addresses measurement, geometry and unit conversion, including area, perimeter, volume, scales and coordinates. Learners examine tables, charts, diagrams and scatter diagrams, using statistical measures such as mean, mode and range to identify patterns and support decisions. The course is designed to prepare learners for the Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills Maths Level 2 exam.

What you'll learn

• Calculate with positive and negative numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages and ratios.
• Apply estimation, order of operations and simple formulae to practical calculations.
• Calculate interest, percentage changes and discounts in financial contexts.
• Solve measurement and geometry problems involving area, perimeter, volume, scales, coordinates and unit conversion.
• Interpret tables, charts, diagrams and scatter diagrams using mean, mode, range and correlations.

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled Beginner, suggesting an introductory level of study, although the source does not specify whether previous experience is required. It is intended for learners who want to develop practical maths skills for everyday, work or further-study contexts while preparing for a Level 2 qualification.