UK · Functional Skills Maths Level 2

Functional Skills Level 2 Maths Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Functional Skills Maths Level 2 scheme of work for UK learners. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week, covering mathematical reasoning, fractions, ratio and proportion, calculator skills, speed, distance and time, budgeting and personal finance, 2D and 3D shapes, volume, averages and probability.

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Functional Skills Level 2 Maths learning map

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September · Growth Mindset & Mathematical Reasoning

Functional Skills Level 2 Maths — September Lesson Plan

Functional Skills Maths · Level 2
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Growth Mindset & Mathematical Reasoning, Place Value/Estimation & Bounds)		Growth Mindset & Mathematical Reasoning 1: Building Confidence and Flexible Problem-Solving StrategiesGrowth Mindset & Mathematical Reasoning 1: Building Confidence and Flexible Problem-Solving Strategies 2: Encouraging Collaborative Working and "Stickability"Growth Mindset & Mathematical Reasoning 1: Building Confidence and Flexible Problem-Solving Strategies 2: Encouraging Collaborative Working and "Stickability" 3: Mastery Habits for Tackling Unfamiliar Problems
September 2nd week
(Growth Mindset & Mathematical Reasoning, Place Value/Estimation & Bounds)		Growth Mindset & Mathematical Reasoning 2: Encouraging Collaborative Working and "Stickability"Growth Mindset & Mathematical Reasoning 3: Mastery Habits for Tackling Unfamiliar Problems 4: Chapter Review & QuizGrowth Mindset & Mathematical Reasoning 4: Chapter Review & Quiz Place Value, Estimation & Bounds 1: Whole Numbers and Decimals (up to Millionths) 2: Rounding to Significant Figures and Decimal Places
September 3rd week
(Growth Mindset & Mathematical Reasoning, Place Value/Estimation & Bounds)		Growth Mindset & Mathematical Reasoning 3: Mastery Habits for Tackling Unfamiliar ProblemsPlace Value, Estimation & Bounds 1: Whole Numbers and Decimals (up to Millionths) 2: Rounding to Significant Figures and Decimal PlacesPlace Value, Estimation & Bounds 3: Estimating Calculations and Applying Upper/Lower Bounds 4: Chapter Review & Quiz
September 4th week
(Growth Mindset & Mathematical Reasoning, Place Value/Estimation & Bounds)		Growth Mindset & Mathematical Reasoning 4: Chapter Review & QuizPlace Value, Estimation & Bounds 3: Estimating Calculations and Applying Upper/Lower Bounds 4: Chapter Review & QuizR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & Quiz
October · Fractions & Mixed Numbers

Functional Skills Level 2 Maths — October Lesson Plan

Functional Skills Maths · Level 2
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Fractions & Mixed Numbers, Decimals & Percentages)		Fractions & Mixed Numbers 1: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing FractionsFractions & Mixed Numbers 1: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions 2: Working with Mixed Numbers and Improper FractionsFractions & Mixed Numbers 1: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions 2: Working with Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions 3: Applying Fractions to Real-Life Contexts (e.g., Recipes, Time)
October 2nd week
(Fractions & Mixed Numbers, Decimals & Percentages)		Fractions & Mixed Numbers 2: Working with Mixed Numbers and Improper FractionsFractions & Mixed Numbers 3: Applying Fractions to Real-Life Contexts (e.g., Recipes, Time) 4: Chapter Review & QuizFractions & Mixed Numbers 4: Chapter Review & Quiz Decimals & Percentages 1: Converting Between Decimals, Fractions, and Percentages 2: Calculating Percentage Increase/Decrease
October 3rd week
(Fractions & Mixed Numbers, Decimals & Percentages)		Fractions & Mixed Numbers 3: Applying Fractions to Real-Life Contexts (e.g., Recipes, Time)Decimals & Percentages 1: Converting Between Decimals, Fractions, and Percentages 2: Calculating Percentage Increase/DecreaseDecimals & Percentages 3: Reverse Percentages and Percentage Change Problems 4: Chapter Review & Quiz
October 4th week
(Fractions & Mixed Numbers, Decimals & Percentages)		Fractions & Mixed Numbers 4: Chapter Review & QuizDecimals & Percentages 3: Reverse Percentages and Percentage Change Problems 4: Chapter Review & QuizR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & Quiz
November · Ratio & Proportion

Functional Skills Level 2 Maths — November Lesson Plan

Functional Skills Maths · Level 2
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Ratio & Proportion)		Ratio & Proportion 1: Dividing in a Given RatioRatio & Proportion 1: Dividing in a Given Ratio 2: Using Proportion to Scale Up/DownRatio & Proportion 1: Dividing in a Given Ratio 2: Using Proportion to Scale Up/Down 3: Real-World Contexts: Recipes, Mixtures, Fuel Consumption
November 2nd week
(Ratio & Proportion)		Ratio & Proportion 2: Using Proportion to Scale Up/DownRatio & Proportion 3: Real-World Contexts: Recipes, Mixtures, Fuel Consumption 4: Chapter Review & QuizRatio & Proportion 4: Chapter Review & Quiz
November 3rd week
(Ratio & Proportion)		Ratio & Proportion 3: Real-World Contexts: Recipes, Mixtures, Fuel ConsumptionR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & QuizR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & Quiz
November 4th week
(Ratio & Proportion)		Ratio & Proportion 4: Chapter Review & QuizE: Enrichment Activities & Cumulative PracticeE: Enrichment Activities & Cumulative Practice
December · Problem Solving with Proportional Reasoning

Functional Skills Level 2 Maths — December Lesson Plan

Functional Skills Maths · Level 2
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Problem Solving with Proportional Reasoning)		Problem Solving with Proportional Reasoning 1: Combining Percentages, Ratios, and Unit ConversionsProblem Solving with Proportional Reasoning 1: Combining Percentages, Ratios, and Unit Conversions 2: Word Problems with Multiple Steps and Mixed SkillsProblem Solving with Proportional Reasoning 1: Combining Percentages, Ratios, and Unit Conversions 2: Word Problems with Multiple Steps and Mixed Skills 3: Contextual Applications (Shopping, Finance, Health)
December 2nd week
(Problem Solving with Proportional Reasoning)		Problem Solving with Proportional Reasoning 2: Word Problems with Multiple Steps and Mixed SkillsProblem Solving with Proportional Reasoning 3: Contextual Applications (Shopping, Finance, Health) 4: Chapter Review & QuizProblem Solving with Proportional Reasoning 4: Chapter Review & Quiz
December 3rd week
(Problem Solving with Proportional Reasoning)		Problem Solving with Proportional Reasoning 3: Contextual Applications (Shopping, Finance, Health)R: Cumulative Review Worksheets & QuizR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & Quiz
December 4th week
(Problem Solving with Proportional Reasoning)		Problem Solving with Proportional Reasoning 4: Chapter Review & QuizE: Enrichment Activities & Cumulative PracticeE: Enrichment Activities & Cumulative Practice
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Real-life warm-up

Start with an everyday maths problem, such as a bill, a map or a recipe, that links to the week’s skill.

25 minutes

Learn and apply

Learn the method step by step, then apply it to practical, multi-step Functional Skills questions.

10 minutes

Check for mastery

Finish with an exam-style question that shows what is secure and what to practise next.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Functional Skills Level 2 Maths

Concept lessons

Clear lessons on number, measures, shape and data in real-life contexts.

Exam practice

Functional Skills style questions and timed tasks matched to the weekly plan.

Real-life problems

Practical problems on money, time, measures and data to build confidence.

Progress notes

A clear record of skills mastered and what to practise before the assessment.

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