Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Exam: free practice test
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is an Ofqual-regulated qualification in practical maths for work and everyday life, at the same level as GCSE grades 4 to 9, and it is accepted in place of GCSE Maths grade 4 for apprenticeships and by many employers and colleges. It is assessed by one exam with a short non-calculator section and a longer calculator section, graded pass or fail. There are no fixed exam seasons: you sit it on demand through a college, training provider or test centre.
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About the Functional Skills Maths L2 exam
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is an Ofqual-regulated qualification in practical maths for work and everyday life, at the same level as GCSE grades 4 to 9, and it is accepted in place of GCSE Maths grade 4 for apprenticeships and by many employers and colleges. It is assessed by one exam with a short non-calculator section and a longer calculator section, graded pass or fail. There are no fixed exam seasons: you sit it on demand through a college, training provider or test centre.
What's on the exam
Each branch is a topic in the official outline. Members see every key fact on the full mind map. Read the free study guide →
How to pass the Functional Skills Maths L2 exam
- Spend the 25-minute non-calculator section on written methods you trust: column multiplication, short division, simple percentages and fractions of amounts. It is worth about a quarter of the marks.
- Most calculator-section questions are multi-step problems in context, such as costs, plans and timetables. Underline every number and condition in the question before you start.
- Always show your working, and write a clear final answer with units. When a question asks you to make a decision ('is there enough paint?'), back it up with a calculation and say yes or no.
- Round sensibly for the real-life context: you cannot buy 5.76 tins of paint, so you need 6. Read whether the question wants you to round up or down.
- Check every answer for common sense. A 15% discount should make the price smaller, and a room in a house is not 400 m long.
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What's in the premium Functional Skills Maths L2 prep
Premium Functional Skills Maths L2 prep is studied one topic at a time. Each step starts with that topic's key notes and flashcard deck, then its own question sets of 25, so you master one topic before you move to the next. When every topic is strong, the 6 full mock exams show you're ready.
Your step-by-step study path
- 1Number and Calculation9 key notes, 115 flashcards, then 450 practice questions in 18 sets of 25Notes free with an account
- 2Fractions, Decimals and Percentages9 key notes, 115 flashcards, then 425 practice questions in 17 sets of 25Premium
- 3Ratio, Proportion and Formulae9 key notes, 115 flashcards, then 425 practice questions in 17 sets of 25Premium
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- 5Shape, Area and Volume8 key notes, 115 flashcards, then 425 practice questions in 17 sets of 25Premium
- 6Statistics and Charts8 key notes, 115 flashcards, then 425 practice questions in 17 sets of 25Premium
- 7Probability8 key notes, 110 flashcards, then 425 practice questions in 17 sets of 25Premium
- Final step: 6 full mock exams64 questions each, timed like exam day. Hit your target on them before your first paper.Premium
Read the complete Functional Skills Maths L2 study notes for “Number and Calculation”
Our first full set of comprehensive notes, about 16 minutes of reading: Place value and large numbers · Order of operations · Negative numbers in context · Written methods for the non-calculator section · Powers and roots · Rounding and estimating · Factors, multiples and primes in problems, a worked exam example, the traps examiners use and a one-minute recap. Create a free account to read it and see how premium notes work before you decide.
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3,000 practice questions
3,000 exam-style questions per exam, organised topic by topic in sets of 25. Every answer explained, with the rule it comes from.
6 full mock exams
6 full-length timed mock exams per exam, with real question counts and time limits, so test day feels like practice day.
Exam Readiness Score
One 0 to 100 number that tells you when you're ready for exam day. Reach 80 and you're covered by our Pass Guarantee.
800 flashcards + spaced repetition
800 flashcards per exam, in a deck for each topic, that come back right before you'd forget them. Five minutes a day keeps every number fresh.
60 comprehensive key notes
60 key notes per exam, split across its topics and each explained in full: the concepts, worked exam examples, the traps examiners use and a quick recap. Your first set is free with an account.
Mind maps
See the whole exam on one screen: every topic and the facts under it.
Sample questions with answers
These are the questions in the free test above, with answers. Try the test first. You'll learn more by getting some wrong.
1. Work out 18 - 3 × 4 + 2.
2. The temperature at 6 am is -7 °C. By noon it has risen by 12 °C. What is the temperature at noon?
3. A stadium has 4,875 seats. What is 4,875 rounded to 2 significant figures?
4. A coat costs £80. In a sale the price is reduced by 15%. What is the sale price?
5. A monthly bill rises from £250 to £290. What is the percentage increase?
6. Which of these is the largest: 3/5, 0.65, 63% or 5/8?
7. A recipe for 4 people uses 300 g of flour. How much flour is needed for 10 people?
8. A van hire firm uses the formula C = 25 + 0.4m, where C is the cost in pounds and m is the number of miles. What is the cost for 120 miles?
9. A train leaves at 10:45 and the journey takes 2 hours 35 minutes. What time does it arrive?
10. A coach travels 150 km in 2 hours 30 minutes. What is its average speed?
11. A floor is 4.5 m by 3.2 m. Flooring is sold in packs that each cover 2.5 m². How many packs must be bought?
12. A water tank is a cuboid 2 m long, 1.5 m wide and 0.8 m deep. How many litres does it hold when full? (1 m³ = 1,000 litres)
13. Find the mean of these delivery times in minutes: 6, 15, 9, 20, 10.
14. A table shows waiting times: 0 to 10 minutes, frequency 4; 10 to 20 minutes, frequency 6. Using midpoints, estimate the mean waiting time.
15. A bag contains 3 red, 4 blue and 5 green counters. One counter is taken at random. What is the probability that it is not green?
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Exam guide
Functional Skills Maths Level 2 exam guide (2027): Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is a practical maths qualification for adults and young people who need a recognised maths pass for work, an apprenticeship or further study. It sits at the same level as GCSE grades 4 to 9 and is graded pass or fail. Unlike GCSE, there are no exam seasons: you book it on demand through a college, training provider or test centre. This guide explains the exam, how it is marked and how to prepare.
Functional Skills Maths L2 exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Functional Skills Maths L2 exam?
One exam in two sections: non-calculator (about a quarter of the marks) and calculator (about three quarters). Pearson Edexcel: 64 marks (16 + 48); City & Guilds: 60 marks (15 + 45), with a time limit of pearson edexcel: 1 hour 55 minutes (25 minutes non-calculator + 1 hour 30 minutes calculator). city & guilds: 1 hour 45 minutes (25 minutes + 1 hour 20 minutes). Format: written or on-screen exam with a non-calculator section and a calculator section. questions are set in everyday and workplace contexts.
What is the passing score for Functional Skills Maths L2?
Pass or fail; the pass mark is set for each paper version, so aim for 70% in practice.
How much does the Functional Skills Maths L2 exam cost?
Often free for learners on an apprenticeship or a funded college course. Private candidates pay the exam centre; fees vary by centre. School and college students don't pay exam fees themselves. Private candidates pay the exam centre, and fees vary by centre and board.
Which languages is the Functional Skills Maths L2 exam offered in?
English.
Where do I take the Functional Skills Maths L2 exam?
At a college, training provider or approved test centre. Exams are on demand, and some centres offer on-screen tests, including remotely invigilated online exams.
Is this Functional Skills Maths L2 practice test free?
Yes. The 15-question practice test on this page is free, with an explanation for every answer and no signup. A free account also unlocks the complete study notes for the first topic. The full Functional Skills Maths L2 prep is Premium at £29 a month for this exam.
What's in the premium Functional Skills Maths L2 prep?
3,000 practice questions organised topic by topic (Number and Calculation: 450; Fractions, Decimals and Percentages: 425; Ratio, Proportion and Formulae: 425; Measures, Money and Time: 425; Shape, Area and Volume: 425; Statistics and Charts: 425; Probability: 425), 6 full-length timed mock exams of 64 questions, 800 flashcards and 60 comprehensive key notes split across all 7 topics, plus a mistakes bank and the Readiness Score.
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