Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Exam
Book your Functional Skills Maths Level 1 exam. Take your Level 1 Maths exam online with remote exam invigilation.
You can sit your Functional Skills Maths exam from home or anywhere with access to a laptop/computer and the internet. Your invigilator will check that you’re sitting the exam under exam conditions.
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FAQs
Should I do a mock exam before I take my real one?
You will improve your chances of a first time pass by 74% if you take a tutor supported mock exam with feedback. The cost of this is £49 and we advise all learners to take a mock exam.
Is Functional Skills the same as a GCSE?
Is the qualification the same as one I might take in a test centre?
What is the duration of the Functional Skills Maths Level 2 exam?
The Functional Skills Maths Level 2 exam is 2 hours:
- 30 minutes for the Functional Skills non-calculator questions
- 1 hour and 30 minutes for questions where you’re allowed to use a calculator.
Is the exam online or paper-based?
Our Functional Skills Maths exam is an online exam. We're unable to offer remote paper-based Functional Skills Maths exams.
I’ve purchased the exam, but I’ve changed my mind. Can I have a refund?
How quickly can I take the exam after booking?
Registration takes 5 working days. This means, subject to availability, you can take your exam within a week of purchase.
Do I need to do anything between purchasing my exam and taking the exam?
A week before the exam, we will contact you again to provide you with some mock preparation techniques and exam specifications/rules. This will enable you to fully prepare for the exam.
The day before the exam, we will email you a reminder of the time and information relating to the software you need to download. We will also take this opportunity to wish you luck!
On the day of your exam, you will be sent a link to a video call by one of our Ofqual-approved invigilators who will assist you in setting up your exam.
What if I need to reschedule my exam after I have booked the date?
Who is the exam accredited with?
We'll give you a choice of examining bodies. Do you need your certificate urgently? We'll recommend the examining body with the quickest turnaround for exam results.
What is the pass mark for the Functional Skills Maths exam?
Indicative pass marks are an indication of what the pass mark will be. Please see the table below for indicative pass marks for each course.
Level | Subject | Marks available | Indicative Pass Mark (Upper end of the range of pass marks) |
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Level 1 | Mathematics | 60 | 33 |
Level 2 | Mathematics | 60 | 33 |
Level 1 | Reading | 30 | 19 |
Level 2 | Reading | 30 | 20 |
Level 1 | Writing | 54 | 31 |
Level 2 | Writing | 54 | 31 |
When will I get my results for the final exam?
It usually takes up to 2 weeks but is often much quicker.
It can be longer if the awarding body reviews your exam marking or they’re in the process of adjusting their grade boundaries.
If you need your results quickly, we can provide an e-certificate while your certificates are in the post.
How much does it cost to resit my Functional Skills Maths exam?
Functional Skills Maths resits are £175 per exam.