Functional Skills Maths

Everything you need to pass Functional Skills Maths

Past papers from every major exam board, a level assessment to find your starting point, and practice exams to get you ready on the day.

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102
Past Papers
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Exam Boards
Level 1
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Level 2
Functional Skills
45
Question Assessment
Papers from all major exam boards
AQA Pearson/Edexcel NCFE NOCN City & Guilds Open Awards TQUK
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Everything in one place — no need to search across different websites for papers, and no guessing which level to start at.
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Past Papers Library
102 papers. Question papers and mark schemes. Every board.
AQA, Pearson/Edexcel, NCFE, NOCN, City & Guilds, Open Awards & TQUK
Level 1 and Level 2 papers all in one place
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Level Assessment
Not sure whether to sit Level 1 or Level 2? Find out in 45 questions.
45 questions covering the full Functional Skills Maths curriculum
Instant Level 1 or Level 2 recommendation
Topic-by-topic scorecard showing strengths and gaps
Download a full PDF report of your results
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Exam Ready Assessments
Sit a full practice exam under real conditions before the big day.
Full-length Level 1 and Level 2 practice exams
Timed conditions matching the real exam
Instant marking with pass / refer result
Topic breakdown showing strengths and gaps
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Three steps to go from not knowing your level to being ready to sit the exam.
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Take the Level Assessment
45 questions to find out whether you should study at Level 1 or Level 2, with a topic scorecard showing where to focus.
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Practise with past papers
Work through past papers from your exam board — question papers and mark schemes all in one place.
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Sit a practice exam
When you feel ready, sit a full timed practice exam to find out if you're ready for the real thing.
Functional Skills Maths — your questions answered
Quick answers about levels, exam boards, and how the practice works.
What is Functional Skills Maths?

Functional Skills Maths is a UK qualification that tests practical, everyday maths. It is offered at Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2, and is widely accepted as an alternative to GCSE Maths for college, apprenticeships and employment.

What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2?

Level 1 covers core skills such as whole numbers, fractions, percentages, basic measures and simple data. Level 2 is broader and harder — including ratio and proportion, area and volume, and interpreting statistics — and is broadly equivalent to a GCSE grade 1 to 4.

Are the past papers and assessments free?

Yes. All 102+ past papers, the level assessment and the practice exams on this site are completely free to use, with no sign-up required.

Which exam boards do the past papers cover?

We have papers from all major boards — AQA, Pearson Edexcel, NCFE, NOCN, City & Guilds, Open Awards and TQUK — for both Level 1 and Level 2.

How is the Functional Skills Maths exam structured?

The exam has two sections — a non-calculator section and a calculator section. Our practice exams mirror this: you complete the non-calculator section first, then unlock the calculator section.

How do I know whether to take Level 1 or Level 2?

Take our free 45-question level assessment. It gives you an instant Level 1 or Level 2 recommendation, plus a topic-by-topic breakdown of your strengths and gaps.

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Take the free level assessment and find out whether Level 1 or Level 2 is right for you. It takes around 90 minutes.

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