Welcome to your hub for Functional Skills Maths Level 2 past papers. This collection is designed to help you understand different awarding bodies’ exam formats, time limits, and marking structures. Practising under exam‑style conditions using our papers and mark schemes will build your confidence and boost your readiness for real assessments.
Below, explore the past papers organised by awarding body. Click any section to access downloadable question papers and detailed mark schemes – perfect for structured and self‑guided revision.
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Edexcel Past Papers
Edexcel Functional Skills Maths Level 2 exams are structured as a single paper lasting 1 hour 55 minutes, worth 64 marks total. The paper is divided into two sections: Section A (non-calculator, worth 16 marks) and Section B (calculator allowed, worth 48 marks). Students must achieve at least 50% overall to pass, demonstrating competency in both underpinning mathematical skills and problem-solving applications.
Edexcel papers focus heavily on real-world mathematical applications, requiring students to interpret data, solve multi-step problems, and demonstrate mathematical reasoning. The exam covers all four skill areas: representing, analysing, interpreting, and using mathematical information in different contexts.
Edexcel Maths Level 2 Past Papers
Find all of the Edexcel Maths Level 2 Past Papers and Mark Schemes below.
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City and Guilds Past Papers
City and Guilds Functional Skills Maths Level 2 consists of two separate papers taken in the same session. The non-calculator paper (Section A) lasts 25 minutes and is worth 15 marks, while the calculator paper (Section B) lasts 1 hour 20 minutes and is worth 45 marks. The total assessment time is 1 hour 45 minutes with 60 marks available overall.
City and Guilds emphasises practical mathematical applications with questions often presented in workplace or everyday contexts. Students need to achieve a minimum of 50% across both papers combined to demonstrate competency in mathematical problem-solving and reasoning skills. The papers cover representing, analysing, interpreting, and using mathematical information across various real-world scenarios.
City and Guilds Maths Level 2 Past Papers
Find all of the City and Guilds Maths Level 2 Past Papers and Mark Schemes below.
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AQA Past Papers
AQA Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is assessed through 2 papers. Paper 1 is the Non-Calculator paper lasting 30 minutes with a maximum of 20 marks available. Paper 2 is then 1 hour and 30 minutes allowing you to use a Calculator. This paper has a total of 60 marks available. Students must achieve at least 50% to pass the qualification.
AQA papers are known for their clear, accessible question formats that test mathematical understanding through practical scenarios. The assessment covers representing, analysing, and interpreting mathematical information, with particular emphasis on problem-solving in familiar contexts. Questions are designed to reflect everyday situations where mathematical skills are applied.
AQA Maths Level 2 Past Papers
Find all of the AQA Maths Level 2 Past Papers and Mark Schemes below.
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NCFE Past Papers
NCFE Functional Skills Maths Level 2 consists of two sections completed in one sitting. Section A (non-calculator) lasts 30 minutes and is worth 15 marks, while Section B (calculator allowed) lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and is worth 45 marks. The total assessment time is 2 hours with 60 marks available, requiring 50% for a pass.
NCFE papers feature a good balance of underpinning mathematical skills and problem-solving questions. The assessment format allows students to demonstrate their mathematical competency through structured questions that build in complexity, covering all aspects of the Functional Skills curriculum including number, measures, shape and space, and handling data.
NCFE Maths Level 2 Past Papers
Find all of the NCFE Maths Level 2 Past Papers and Mark Schemes below.
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TQUK Past Papers
TQUK Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is assessed through a single paper lasting 2 hours, worth 60 marks total. The paper combines non-calculator questions (approximately 15 marks) and calculator questions (approximately 45 marks) in an integrated format. Students must achieve a minimum of 50% to pass the qualification.
TQUK assessments focus on practical mathematical applications with questions designed to reflect real-world scenarios. The papers test students’ ability to select appropriate mathematical techniques, interpret results, and communicate mathematical information effectively. The assessment covers all four skill areas with equal emphasis on underpinning skills and problem-solving applications.
TQUK Maths Level 2 Past Papers
Find all of the TQUK Maths Level 2 Past Papers and Mark Schemes below.
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Open Awards Past Papers
OCR Functional Skills Maths Level 2 is delivered as a single paper lasting 1 hour 30 minutes, worth 60 marks. The assessment includes non-calculator questions (approximately 15 marks) at the beginning, followed by calculator-allowed questions (approximately 45 marks). Students must achieve 50% overall to demonstrate competency.
OCR papers are structured to progressively increase in difficulty, allowing students to build confidence through the assessment. Questions focus on practical mathematical applications in contexts such as personal finance, workplace scenarios, and everyday problem-solving. The assessment covers all curriculum areas with clear marking criteria.
Open Awards Maths Level 2 Past Papers
Find all of the Open Awards Maths Level 2 Past Papers and Mark Schemes below.
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