Functional Skills Maths L2 Sample Paper 1 City & Guilds (Complete)

[@TracyLavender-mo2ub]

I can’t thank you enough Simon you are an amazing teacher! I have just passed my Level 2 Functional Skills Maths Exam at the age of 48! I’ve always managed to get by without needing a Maths GCSE until now. I have had a career change and needed it to be able to finish my Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing. I have taught myself the maths syllabus in 4 months by watching your videos and practicing the exam papers that you go through. I have learnt more maths in these four months than I have in a lifetime. Please keep it up your brilliant and inspiring. Thank you :)

[@SimonHTT]

Huge congratulations and best of luck in your new career, no stopping you now! 🦸‍♀

[@TracyLavender-mo2ub]

Thank you 🙏

[@azza5332]

Hi Simon. I got my exam results today and I PASSED. Thank you so much for these videos! They helped me familiarise myself with the exam. Your methods are absolutely sound and I'd recommend these videos to anyone taking on FS maths! Watch these videos, study and you will pass guaranteed!

[@Dxrrenthe1st]

Passed my exam just wanted to come back here and say thank you for the guidance on all the papers you did for city and guilds. I owe you a lot 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤

[@SimonHTT]

Congratulations! 🥳

[@davidking2151]

Just passed my Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and I'm in no doubt that I wouldn't have, without watching theses videos. I fully recommend that anyone looking to pass Level 2 Maths, whether it be with City & Guilds, Edexcel or in any other format, should watch these videos. Although some of the Maths is probably stuff you already know? from what I see, some of the reasons people fail these exams is that the questions are sometimes overly complicated and trying to understand what is actually being asked stops you from using the Maths you probably already know, to answer the question correctly. Simon does a great job of not only explaining the Maths in a simple way to understand, but also (and more importantly, I would say) how to interpret the exam style questions. Thank you very much. Keep up the good.

[@SimonHTT]

Hi David, huge congratulations. I'm glad you found my videos helpful and great to get that insight from someone who's just been through the exam. Best of luck for the future!

[@NA-bf6ul]

So did you just prepare for the exam watching these videos? Dis it really help you?

[@davidking2151]

@@NA-bf6ul Not only the videos, I also had some online lessons through my training provider, but to be honest, I learnt more in hour of watching Simons videos than I did in five or more online lessons. The test papers are as close to the actual test itself as you can get. If you get used to the structure of the questions before you take your exams it’ll be a massive help and that’s exactly what is so useful watching these videos and learning how to answer the questions. I basically started each video, stopped at the start of each question, worked out the answers and then checked it afterwards with Simon going through the process. I found that one of the best ways to learn. Hope that’s a help.

[@joeblack740]

I failed maths 5 times until I discovered this channel . Got my results back today and passed . I can’t thank you enough Simon. I owe you big time

[@SimonHTT]

Huge congratulations. That's your reward for persevering!

[@bintudumbuya1886]

Hello Simon, thank you for your excellent maths tutorial videos. I failed my FS Level 2 exam many times until I stumbled upon your videos which I studied over and over again and now I have just passed my exam. Can someone buy you a star on KZbin? What you’ve done for me is so much that I can’t pay you for it. Once again thank you 🙏🏽

[@bernardmusiya102]

Thank you for all your help with the videos. I did 4 samples of city and guilds calculator and non calculator (4 times) and I managed to pass. In the exam there were some questions that were similar.

[@ChernoBueno]

Simon I took everything you put online extremely seriously & printed so many of the sample papers & practically mastered them along with actually paying for online maths services to enhance my skills…….. I took it all very seriously & I passed first time, I now have the certificate ❤️ level 2, so thank you for everything you do I’ll recommend you to anybody that wants to take there maths seriously! What a legend buddy!

[@SimonHTT]

Well done. Too many people underestimate functional skills. Glad to hear you took it seriously and it obviously paid off! Best of luck with whatever you do next.

[@edithfloure7894]

Finally. Thank you, Simon. I have been struggling with fractions, and my God boom. That division method is amazing.

[@Teresa_-ke4gp]

I practiced all your level 2 papers for city and guilds and passed! Thanks for your videos ❤

[@SimonHTT]

Well done!!

[@mojodanslabiblioteque]

I just wanted to say a big thanks as I passed and do not think I would have done so without your videos. The college left me woefully unprepared for the exam. More power to you my brother, you rock.🎉🏆🤜🏽

[@SimonHTT]

Well done you! It's so nice to hear my videos are useful. Do share my channel with anyone you know who may benefit!

[@merim9258]

Hello Simon . I have exam on next Monday and I am practicing your questions which you put in KZbin. I will let you know about my exam results.Also I need to tell you, you are best .

[@vomanvoman9538]

My heartfelt thanks for your precious class

[@bintudumbuya1886]

Thanks you so much Simon. You are a great teacher 👍🏿

[@SimonHTT]

Thank you so much for your SuperThanks donation. I wish you all the best with whatever you do next! 😀

[@suebrodie7025]

Thank you so much Simon, I actually an enjoying figuring out the Maths problems now, always been okay with numbers, but having a bit of a bully for a teacher at secondary school switched me off the methodology. Can't thank you enough, I feel like I've learnt a new language. I was so nervous about forthcoming Level 2 Maths exam, now I'm looking forward to it. You should have your own show on TV, Maths for the traumatised, ha ha😀

[@shabnamrani9895]

You are amazing teacher.

[@minettehunter2432]

I have learn quite a bit hope I remembered them all for my mock on tuesday. Thank you.

[@carlylowndes6500]

I passed. Your videos really helped me thank you so much 😊

[@SimonHTT]

Excellent! Well done!!

[@tekisarah7691]

Thanks so much you really help a lot 👍💯✔

[@SimonHTT]

Glad you're using the C&G papers as well as Edexcel. I hope to have another L2 paper up in the next day or so.

[@sarontame7331]

Q11 The tank hold 60 litres 60-15=45 45 litres = 480 480÷3=160 15 litres =160

[@SimonHTT]

Unfortunately that doesn't work. 45 litres represents three-quarters of a tank but 480 miles is for a full tank, which means you're not comparing like with like. So you want 480÷4 rather than 480÷3. But we need to do 15÷60 first to show where we are getting the 4 (quarters) from.

[@mahitan7961]

Explain everything and easy to understand.Brilliant👏👍🙏

[@SimonHTT]

Thank you! Do look at my playlists for more functional skills papers and subscribe, if you haven't already, to be notified as new videos get added.

[@SimonHTT]

If we knew what 1 litre was equal to then yes, we would multiply by 10. But we know what 4.546 litres is equal to, so if we multiplied by 10 that would tell us how many gallons are equal to 45.46 litres. We want to know what number multiplied by 4.546 gives us 10, and then use that to scale up the gallons. So we do the inverse (opposite) operation of multiply which is divide (10 / 4.546 = 2.2) to then multiply by 1 gallon. You can do a sense check as well. 4.546 is close to 5, so if 5 litres = 1 gallon, 10 litres would be about 2 gallons, which isn't too far away from 2.2.

[@darkshadow2502]

i find maths hard mainly just the information sticking in my head when it comes to my exams its like i just forgot everything

[@helena1657]

Hi Simon, could you pls explain why in Q11 you calculated as a weekend if the table says Saturday OR Sunday? I am from Ukraine and probably I missunderstood smth, but I need to know to not fail my upcoming exam at level 2. I would appreciate it if you explain this to me. Happy Easter!!!

[@SimonHTT]

Hi, I think it's just the language. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday, so I just wrote weekend because it was quicker. Hopefully you agree with the final answer.

[@TalesofmyPluto]

Hi Simon, perhaps you could also tell as you are solving each sum, when we are likely to fail if we omit certain steps? like each of us have different methods of summing or minus-ing?

[@wendygneale]

Your question 11 is different to mine on the Non calculator. I downloaded the paper directly from city and guilds website, mine says "A car can travel 480 miles on a full tank of petrol. The tank hold 60 litres. A driver fills the tank and sets off on a journey. How many litres of petrol will be left in the car when the car has travelled 360 miles?

[@SimonHTT]

That's strange. I just downloaded the paper again, but it's still appearing the same as on my video.

[@darkshadow2502]

for the 10 liters into gallons question would u not need to mutliply by ten?

[@rickhudsondrummer2796]

Excellent thank you!

[@nyotaramazani8922]

Thank you 😊

[@godislove3330]

great it helps a lot,,,,

[@godislove3330]

Thank you so much Simon your video makes my exam easier , I passed 😁

[@dawnasharples]

Hi, Are you planning on creating a video for the C&G sample 5 paper? Thanks. Very useful videos thank you

[@SimonHTT]

Unfortunately sample paper 5 is locked on the C&G website but if they make it publicly available then I will publish a video of it on my channel.

[@dawnasharples]

@Simon HTT I can send it you if you want a copy in readiness :-)

[@SimonHTT]

@@dawnasharples Thanks Dawn, that's kind but I've got L2 (but not L1) and it's all ready to go as soon as C&G release it. I don't know if there's a student question area on their website but you could always try asking when they're planning on making it available to students.

[@dawnasharples]

@@SimonHTT I'll see if I can find out 👍

[@chhimisherpa3392]

Ty very much

[@MitraLayeghi]

thank youxx

[@breathingdoll]

lifesaver, thank you

[@christinaengling]

I've always struggled with question scenario.. had my exams yesterday and 100% fail it again 3rd time around.. i will definitely get there..

[@SimonHTT]

Sorry to hear you haven't been successful with the exam. I know you're working for level 2 but it might be worth trying some level 1 questions, particularly the longer scenario/wordy type ones. This would give you the chance to practice them with less complex maths and then you can move back to level 2 when you're feeling more confident.

[@nyotaramazani8922]

You will dear don't give up

[@christinaengling]

​@@SimonHTTi have completed level 1. I think i just get anxious when its on exam then there is a time on exam so it makes me alot of pressure then i get distracted then lost focus. I have been with my class for a nearly a year and now why taking my exams. I thought i be ready.

[@michellelyons]

That looks easy compared to NCFE!

[@sonyawood3901]

Simon can you recommend best way for me to pass my functional skills maths level 2 City and Guilds, i find maths difficult plus i have dyspraxia

[@tekisarah7691]

Thanks

[@foluketaiwo1454]

Hi Simon, I have been learning from your teachings which I find very helpful. How can I access private tutoring as I need to pass my Maths functional Level 2 exam between now and August in order to be able to do the EPA for my coaching training.

[@SimonHTT]

Hi Foluke, There are various websites you can use to find a tutor but if you're talking about using me please send me an email via my website which you can find in the About section of this channel.

[@jmofuk3089]

New subscriber here

[@SimonHTT]

Welcome!

[@jessicalarner609]

i dont understand the triangle area... 1/2 x 4 x 3 ? but you don't do 1/2 x 4 you said 1/2 of 4 x 3. so 2 x 3 = 6.. im confused

[@SimonHTT]

The are of a triangle is equal to 0.5 x base x height. Because they're all multiplied together, it doesn't matter which order you multiply them. You can do 0.5 x 4 = 2, then 2 x 3 = 6. Or, you can do the 4 x 3 =12 first then 0.5 x 12 = 6. Either way, you should end up with the same answer.

[@hakee3295]

Hi, Can you write for me please where can I find your video of Functional skills L2 past paper 1 person Edexcel (complete). Your video is helpful.thanks

[@leeahare]

Hi Simon, Q11. You rounded £10.80 to £10.00. I would have gone up to £11:00. What rule am I missing here, plz help?

[@SimonHTT]

There's no strict rule when rounding for approximation, you just want to do something which is sensible (or reasonable). You can round to the nearest £1, as you suggest, but you can also round to the nearest £10, which is what I've done as it then makes the calculation simpler. Ideally, approximation should involve making the calculations simple enough to do quickly without a calculator but without losing too much accuracy or making the answer worthless.

[@blessings.f]

On question 12.. am just wondering is the probability decreasing or increasing coz he’s going 2times.. I would though the probability would be 1/2.. please help if am wrong.

[@SimonHTT]

Good question. The important word in the original question is BOTH. The probability of getting an order on one visit is 1/4 so the probability of getting an order on one visit AND ALSO getting an order on the next visit is even smaller (1/16), so decreasing. Or with a different example, your chances of winning the lottery one weekend is pretty small, but to win it 2 weeks in a row is going to be absolutely tiny. If they had asked what is the probability of getting an order (at least one) then I agree the probability would increase because you are getting 2 opportunities to succeed instead of only 1 (although it's not as simple as 1/4 + 1/4 = 1/2) . Hope this helps.

[@blessings.f]

@@SimonHTT thoughtful.. thanks

[@Sweetpagal_]

Hey can you do sample paper 5, that’s the only one you haven’t done

[@SimonHTT]

As soon as C&G make the video publicly available, i.e. unlocked, I will upload it! Until then, I have several practice papers for other exam boards to work on, Pearson/Edexcel is probably the closest to C&G.

[@isaacvan3926]

Question 11 - Should it not be 1.25 more then the normal rate. i.e 5+1.25 = 6.25?

[@SimonHTT]

It's 1.25 x normal rate, so increasing the normal rate by 25%. That means we need to multiply by 1.25 rather than adding 1.25. The normal rate is £10.80. In my workings the 5 relates to the 5 days Monday to Friday, note the additional 1.25 is only for the weekend, which in this case is just Saturday as she did not work Sunday. Hope that helps.

[@carlylowndes6500]

Thankyou 🙂

[@SimonHTT]

Glad you like it Carly. Do take a look at the playlists for the other L2 papers on there.

[@Jrd-kn4dw]

For question 15.. Isnt the scale, for every 1cm there are 25,000km. So for 6cm there are 150,000km. Answer: 150,000km ?

[@SimonHTT]

A scale of 1:25,000 means for every 1cm on a map it's 25,000cm in real life.