The revised mathematics programme of study for key stage 3 embeds the level 1 functional skills standards in mathematics.
As well as overlaps in the language used (summarised below), there are deliberate structural similarities. The programme of study covers broadly the same range of mathematics to that in the functional skills standards. It emphasises the key processes of representing, analysing, interpreting, evaluating, communicating and reflecting which, together, comprise the skills necessary to be functional in mathematics.
In this way, the key stage 3 programme of study lays the groundwork for pupils to apply their mathematics to real contexts in key stage 4. In addition, it requires that pupils be introduced to a range of real-life uses of mathematics, including its role in the modern workplace.
Level 1 functional skill standard: representing - making sense of situations and representing them | Key stage 3 programme of study: representing |
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Level 1 functional skill standard: analysing - processing and using the mathematics | Key stage 3 programme of study: analysing |
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Level 1 functional skill standard: interpreting - interpreting and communicating the results of the analysis | Key stage 3 programme of study: interpreting and evaluating |
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Level 1 functional skill standard: interpreting - interpreting and communicating the results of the analysis | Key stage 3 programme of study: communicating and reflecting |
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