Functional Skills Mathematics

Counting objects accurately up to 100 (one-to-one counting)

Counting on from any number up to 100

Counting backwards from numbers up to 100

Using grouping to count efficiently (e.g. groups of 2, 5, 10)

Reading numbers up to 200

Writing numbers up to 200

Place value in two- and three-digit numbers up to 200 (hundreds, tens, ones)

Ordering numbers up to 200 on a number line

Comparing numbers up to 200 (greater than, less than, equal to)

Identifying odd numbers up to 100

Identifying even numbers up to 100

Sequencing odd numbers up to 100

Sequencing even numbers up to 100

Understanding what the addition symbol (+) means

Understanding what the subtraction symbol (−) means

Understanding what the multiplication symbol (×) means

Understanding what the division symbol (÷) means

Understanding what the equals symbol (=) means (balance/same value)

Adding two-digit numbers (no crossing a ten)

Adding two-digit numbers (crossing a ten)

Subtracting two-digit numbers (no crossing a ten)

Subtracting two-digit numbers (crossing a ten)

Checking addition and subtraction answers (inverse/checking strategies)

Multiplication facts within 0×0 to 12×12 (building recall)

Using times tables to solve simple multiplication problems

Understanding division as sharing (equal groups)

Understanding division as grouping (how many groups?)

Dividing a two-digit number by a one-digit number (no remainder)

Dividing a two-digit number by a one-digit number (with a remainder)

Writing remainders clearly (as “r …”)

Interpreting remainders in context (left over / not enough for another group)

Rounding whole numbers to the nearest 10 (within 0–200)

Estimating an addition answer by rounding to the nearest 10

Estimating a subtraction answer by rounding to the nearest 10

Using estimation to check whether an answer is sensible

Recognising one half of a whole number (simple examples)

Recognising one quarter of a whole number (simple examples)

Recognising one tenth of a whole number (simple examples)

Recognising halves in shapes (shading/partitioning)

Recognising quarters in shapes (shading/partitioning)

Recognising tenths in shapes (shading/partitioning)

Reading decimals to 1 decimal place

Writing decimals to 1 decimal place

Understanding place value in decimals to 1 decimal place (tenths)

Ordering decimals to 1 decimal place (simple sets)

Using decimals to 1 decimal place in everyday contexts (e.g. measures)

Knowing the number of hours in a day

Knowing the number of weeks in a year

Naming and sequencing the days of the week

Naming and sequencing the months of the year

Recognising common coins and notes and their values (up to £1 focus)

Adding amounts in pence up to 100p

Writing money correctly using p

Linking 100p to £1

Converting simple amounts between pence and pounds (within £1 contexts)

Finding the total cost of multiple items priced in whole pounds

Finding the total cost of multiple items priced in pence (up to £1)

Choosing a sensible way to pay (coins/notes) for a total

Finding change from £1 (simple change-making)

Writing money correctly using £

Reading dates in common formats (e.g. dd/mm, dd/mm/yyyy)

Writing dates in common formats (e.g. dd/mm, dd/mm/yyyy)

Using a calendar to find specific dates and order them

Reading analogue clocks to the hour

Reading analogue clocks to the half hour

Reading analogue clocks to the quarter hour

Matching analogue time to digital time (hours/half/quarter)

Reading 24-hour digital time (hours)

Converting simple 24-hour times to daytime/evening understanding (hours)

Choosing the right unit for length (mm, cm, m, km)

Measuring length in millimetres using a ruler

Measuring length in centimetres using a ruler

Measuring length in metres (tape/metre stick)

Understanding when kilometres are used (long distances)

Comparing lengths and describing longer/shorter

Choosing the right unit for weight (g, kg)

Reading a scale in grams to the nearest labelled division

Reading a scale in kilograms to the nearest labelled division

Comparing weights and describing heavier/lighter

Choosing the right unit for capacity (ml, l)

Reading a scale in millilitres to the nearest labelled division

Reading a scale in litres to the nearest labelled division

Comparing capacities and describing more/less

Reading positive temperatures on a thermometer

Comparing positive temperatures (warmer/cooler)

Reading a simple scale to the nearest labelled division

Interpreting what each interval on a simple scale represents

Naming common 2-D shapes (including pentagons and hexagons)

Naming common 3-D shapes (including cylinders, cuboids, pyramids and spheres)

Spotting 2-D and 3-D shapes in everyday objects

Describing 2-D shapes by number of sides

Describing 2-D shapes by number of corners (vertices)

Noticing and describing angles in 2-D shapes (as corners/turns)

Describing 3-D shapes by number of faces

Describing 3-D shapes by number of edges

Identifying corners/vertices on 3-D shapes

Identifying and describing the base of a 3-D shape

Comparing shapes using properties (which has more faces/edges etc.)

Using positional language: between, inside, outside

Using positional language: middle, below, on top

Using directional language: forwards, backwards

Describing position and direction in simple maps/room layouts/routes

Reading numerical information from a list

Reading numerical information from a simple table (rows and columns)

Extracting information from a simple diagram (labels and values)

Reading a bar chart (title, labels, categories)

Reading values from a bar chart accurately

Identifying highest/lowest values on a bar chart

Answering “how many/much” questions using a bar chart

Comparing two categories in a bar chart (more/less)

Comparing several categories to find most/least

Making simple statements from bar chart data (what it shows)

Sorting objects using one criterion

Sorting objects using a second criterion

Classifying objects using two criteria (e.g. using a simple grid/table)

Explaining the rule used for sorting/classifying

Turning list information into a simple table

Turning table information into a list

Creating a bar chart from given data (categories and values)

Choosing a simple scale for a bar chart

Labelling a bar chart clearly (title and axes/categories)

Turning a bar chart back into a table or list

Checking that a representation matches the original information

Identifying what a question is asking (the task in a familiar context)

Picking out key information (numbers, words, symbols) from a problem

Using given information from numbers, symbols, simple diagrams and charts

Choosing the correct operation for a one-step problem

Carrying out a one-step calculation accurately

Presenting results clearly (numbers, symbols, units where needed)

Checking results make sense (quick estimate / reasonableness check)

Using Entry Level 2 mathematical terms correctly (e.g. add, subtract, total, share)

Explaining an answer using numbers and symbols

Explaining an answer using measures (money/time/length/weight/capacity/temperature)

Explaining an answer using a simple diagram or simple chart