This qualification consists of 2 mandatory components. Learners must complete both the Non-Calculator and Calculator written examinations that are set, marked and moderated by Highfield. The assessments will test a learner’s representing, analysing and interpreting skills using numbers, geometry and statistics in realistic contexts.

Mathematics examinations are available on-demand in either on-screen or paper-based format.

Complimentary Resources

We give our customers free access to Initial and Diagnostic assessments with Skills Assessment. For every Functional Skills learner registration, you will be entitled to 1 Skills Assessment credits.

Practice Examinations

Our practice examinations are available to support learners in their preparation for their examination of functional skills and are available in both paper-based and on-screen formats. On-screen practice examinations help learners to familiarise themselves with the various features of the system such as how to navigate through the exam and text formatting options. Answers can be viewed and downloaded as a PDF so that centres may mark the learner's mock examinations. Mark schemes for these are available in the 'Qualification Documents' tab on this page.

To access the on-screen mock exams, please visit https://www.highfieldcore.com/ and select 'Mock Exams'. Guidance and tutorials on how to use the system are included.

Highfield regularly review the use of Skills Assessment credits. Any additional credits used above those allocated with the purchase of a Highfield Functional Skills registration, will be subject to a fee of £1.60 per credit.