Basic Skills Online - Entry Level 2 - Numeracy Requirements

Understanding and using mathematical information - At this level, adults are expected to:

• Follow a given process or routine.
• Use whole numbers and simple fractions to measure and make observations.
• Collect simple numerical information to help understanding.

Calculating and manipulating mathematical information - At this level, adults are expected to:

• Count reliably up to 20 items.
• Use and interpret +, -, x and = in practical situations for solving problems.
• use whole numbers to add and subtract two-digit whole numbers.
• use whole numbers to multiply using single-digit whole numbers.
• Read, write and compare halves and quarters of quantities.
• Make amounts of money up to 1 in different ways using 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p and 50p coins.
• Calculate the cost in whole pounds of more than one item (e.g. two tickets at 4) and the change from a transaction (e.g. change from 10.)
• Read and record time in common date formats and understand time displayed on analogue and 12 hour digital clocks in hours, half and quarter hours.
• Estimate, measure and compare weight using common standard units (e.g. Kilograms or pounds.)
• Estimate, measure and compare capacity using common standard and non-standard units (e.g. litre, cupful.)
• Read simple scales to the nearest labelled division.
• Recognise and name 2D and 3D shapes (e.g. triangles, cubes, etc.)
• Use positional vocabulary (e.g. giving simple instructions.)
• Represent information so that it makes sense to others (e.g. in lists, tables and diagrams.)
• Make numerical comparisons from block graphs.

Interpreting results and communicating mathematical information - At this level, adults are expected to:

• Follow a given routine to reach an appropriate outcome.

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