Functional Skills Maths Level 1
Functional Skills maths level 1 is the Ofqual-regulated step before level 2, showing the everyday maths skills employers, colleges and training providers ask for. Use the free online revision, worksheets and practice questions on this page, then sit the exam online from home when you're ready.
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Book your Functional Skills Maths Level 1 exam
Sit the Ofqual-regulated exam online from home. Here is what you get:
Registration with TQUK or Open Awards (City & Guilds on request)
Results in 2-6 working days with TQUK, or 6-16 working days with Open Awards
Your digital certificate within 2 working days of passing
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£223.20
Next available exam: as soon as tomorrow
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What is Functional Skills Maths Level 1?
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 is an Ofqual-regulated maths qualification that shows you can use maths confidently at work and in everyday life. It is used for jobs, apprenticeships and college courses, and it is the step before Functional Skills maths level 2, the GCSE grade 4 (C) equivalent.
The exam tests how you use maths in real-life situations, across three areas: using numbers, measures, shape and space, and handling data. It has a 30-minute non-calculator section and a 90-minute calculator section, two hours in all. There are no entry requirements, and you can sit it online from home, with results in as little as 2 working days. This page has free revision notes, videos, worksheets and past papers to help you prepare.
Revise Maths Level 1 Topics
Over 35 dedicated topic pages, with videos questions, worksheets and more.
View Topic ListMaths Level 1 Past Papers
Access free functional skills Maths level 1 practice tests PDFs
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Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Revision
Numbers and Place Value
Using NumbersOrdering Numbers
Using NumbersAddition and Subtraction
Using NumbersMultiplication
Using NumbersDivision
Using NumbersBIDMAS
Using NumbersFractions
Using NumbersDecimals
Using NumbersRounding and Estimating
Using NumbersPercentages
Using NumbersFractions, Decimals and Percentages
Using NumbersRatio
Using NumbersProportion
Using NumbersFormulas
Using NumbersLength
Common Measures, Shape and SpaceCapacity
Common Measures, Shape and SpaceWeight
Common Measures, Shape and SpaceTime
Common Measures, Shape and SpaceProblems Involving Money
Common Measures, Shape and SpaceInterest
Common Measures, Shape and SpacePerimeter
Common Measures, Shape and SpaceArea
Common Measures, Shape and SpaceCircles
Common Measures, Shape and Space3D Shapes
Common Measures, Shape and SpaceVolume
Common Measures, Shape and SpaceUsing Length, Area and Volume in Calculations
Common Measures, Shape and SpaceNets
Common Measures, Shape and SpacePlans and Elevations
Common Measures, Shape and Space2D Shapes
Common Measures, Shape and SpaceMaps and Scale drawings
Common Measures, Shape and SpaceAngles and Bearings
Common Measures, Shape and SpaceData Tables
Handling Information and DataBar Charts
Handling Information and DataLine Graphs
Handling Information and DataPie Charts
Handling Information and DataGrouped Data
Handling Information and DataMean and Range
Handling Information and DataProbability
Handling Information and DataFree Mock Exam
Functional Skills Maths Tutor Resources for 2026/27
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 FAQs
How much is the Functional Skills maths level 1 exam?
The online exam costs £223.20. You can also book it with our online course.
How long do Functional Skills maths level 1 results take?
Results take 2-6 working days with TQUK, or 6-16 working days with Open Awards. Your digital certificate follows within 2 working days of passing.
Is Functional Skills maths level 1 equivalent to a GCSE?
Not to a GCSE pass. Functional Skills maths level 2 is the one employers, colleges and most universities accept in place of a GCSE grade 4 (C). Level 1 is the step before it, and many learners take level 1 first and then move on to level 2.
Can I sit the Functional Skills maths level 1 exam at home?
Yes. You sit it online from home with an online invigilator, and the next available exam can be as soon as tomorrow.
What is in the Functional Skills maths level 1 exam?
It covers using numbers, common measures, shape and space, and handling information and data, in everyday problems. Part of the exam is done without a calculator.
