Functional Skills exams
How do they work?
Becca
Last Update 8 months ago
To complete a Functional Skills qualification a candidate must complete a series of exams; this is different for each subject. Remote examinations are conducted by an invigilator through Microsoft Teams.
Mathematics
The Mathematics exam consists of one two-hour exam, which is split into two parts - a non-calculator section and a calculator section.
English
Unlike mathematics, the English exam consists of three separate exams that are sat at different times. They are split into three sections: Reading, Writing and Speaking, and Listening and Communication (SLC).
Top Tips
There are certain things you can do to prepare for your Functional Skills and Paul from Open Awards outlines them below.