About Course
Every reformed Functional Skills Maths qualification in England includes non-calculator questions worth 25% of the assessment. This course explains how that section works and teaches reliable written and mental methods for the calculations you are most likely to meet, with worked examples and common mistakes.
This course gives general preparation for the non-calculator part of Functional Skills Maths in England. Assessment layout and timing depend on your awarding organisation, so always check its current specification and sample papers.
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Course Content
Course Lessons
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How the non-calculator section works
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Written methods for the four operations
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Fractions, percentages, estimation and checking