Basic Skills Online - Entry Level 2 - Numeracy Standards

Understanding and using mathematical information - At this level, adults can:

• read and understand information given by numbers, symbols, simple diagrams and charts in graphical, numerical and written material.
• specify and describe a practical problem or task using numbers, measures and simple shapes to record essential information.

and will be expected to:

• use whole numbers and simple fractions to measure and make observations.
• use space and shape to record simple information.
• use information from lists, tables, simple diagrams and block graphs to help understanding.
• collect simple numerical information to help understanding.
• follow a given process or routine.

Calculating and manipulating mathematical information - At this level, adults can:

• generate results to a given level of accuracy using given methods and given checking procedures appropriate to the specified purpose.

and will be expected to:

• use whole numbers to count reliably up to 20 items.
• use whole numbers to read, write, order and compare numbers up to 100.
• use whole numbers to add and subtract two-digit whole numbers.
• use whole numbers to recall addition and subtraction facts to 10.
• use whole numbers to multiply using single-digit whole numbers.
• use whole numbers to approximate by rounding to the nearest 10.
• use whole numbers to use and interpret +, -, and = in practical situations for solving problems.



• use fractions to read, write and compare halves and quarters of quantities.
• use fractions to find halves and quarters of small numbers of items or shapes.



• use common measures to make amounts of money up to 1 in different ways using 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p and 50p coins.
• use common measures to calculate the cost in pence of more than one item (eg two stamps at 26p), and the change from a transaction (eg change from 1.)
• use common measures to calculate the cost in whole pounds of more than one item (eg two tickets at 6), and the change from a transaction (eg change from 20.)
• use common measures to read and record time in common date formats, and understand time displayed on analogue and 12-hour digital clocks in hours, half hours and quarter hours.
• use common measures to estimate, measure and compare length using common standard and non-standard units (eg metre, centimetre, paces.)
• use common measures to estimate, measure and compare weight using common standard units (eg kilogram.)
• use common measures to estimate, measure and compare capacity using common standard and non-standard units (eg litre, cupful.)
• use common measures to read and compare positive temperatures in everyday situations such as weather charts.
• use common measures to read simple scales to the nearest labelled division.



• use shape and space to recognise and name 2-D and 3-D shapes (eg triangles, cylinders, pyramids.)
• use shape and space to describe the properties of common 2-D and 3-D shapes (eg the number of sides, corners, faces.)
• use shape and space to use positional vocabulary (eg giving simple instructions.)



• use data to extract information from lists, tables, simple diagrams and block graphs.
• use data to sort and classify objects using two criteria.
• use data to represent information so that it makes sense to others (eg in lists, tables and diagrams.)
• use data to make numerical comparisons from block graphs.



• use a calculator to check calculations using whole numbers.

Interpreting results and communicating mathematical information - At this level, adults can:

• present and explain results which meet the intended purpose using appropriate numbers, simple diagrams and symbols.

and will be expected to:

• use whole numbers and common fractions to present results.
• use common measures and units of measure to define quantities.
• use tables, simple charts and diagrams to present results.
• follow a given routine to reach an appropriate outcome.

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