Developing functional skills: specialist knowledge brochure

Challenge reference: 10293

Active
Notional learning hours
20
Level
Entry 3
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Learning aim
Develop their functional English and Maths skills in the context of activities relating to a topic of interest.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)

The learner will:

  • 1 .   Explore sequencing and measuring skills linked to learners' topics of interest.
  • 2 .   Explore number and money skills linked to learners’ topic of interest.
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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • Recognise and sequence written and numerical dates when planning a trip, event or activity relating to the learners topic
  • Read an analogue clock when planning a trip, event or activity
  • Match analogue and digital times


  • Read and write numbers up to 999
  • Work out the cost of two items
  • Round up costs to the nearest 10p or nearest £1 when planning an activity
  • Add and subtract numbers to 1000 with and without carrying when solving problems relating to planning a trip, event or activity relating to the learner's chosen topic


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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Observation checklist
1 2
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