Level 1 Functional Skills Mathematics - Sample Paper 3 - Calculator Not Permitted

Sep 5, 2026

Level 1 Functional Skills Mathematics sample paper 3 covers arithmetic, decimals, percentages, place value, rounding, and basic calculations, with Section 1 explicitly prohibiting calculator use. The assessment uses short-answer questions and ticking questions to test understanding and accuracy across 15 total marks. Learners are instructed to read questions carefully, show working where required, check calculations, and use appropriate equipment such as a pen, pencil for diagrams only, ruler, and protractor.

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Level 1 Functional Skills Mathematics SAMPLE PAPER 3

Section 1 – Calculator Not Permitted

Level 1 Functional Skills Mathematics SAMPLE PAPER 3 Duration: 25 minutes Total marks: 15 SECTION 1 – CALCULATOR NOT PERMITTED Version: 1.0 Candidate name (first, last) First Last | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Candidate enrolment number Date of birth (DDMMYYYY) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | Assessment date (DDMMYYYY) Centre number Candidate signature and declaration* • If additional answer sheets are used, enter the additional number of pages in this box. • Before taking the examination, all candidates must check that their barcode label is in the appropriate box. Incorrectly placed barcodes may cause delays in the marking process. • Please ensure that you staple additional answer sheets to the back of this answer booklet, clearly labelling these with your full name, enrolment number, centre number and qualification number in BLOCK CAPITALS. • All candidates need to use a black/blue pen. Do not use a pencil or gel pen, unless otherwise instructed. • If provided with source documents, these documents must be returned to City & Guilds. Do not write on the source documents. * I declare that I had no prior knowledge of the questions in this examination and that I will not divulge to any person any information about the questions. Please check that your name is correctly printed on the candidate barcode label. If not, please tell the invigilator before the start of the exam. You should have the following for this assessment: 􀁸 a pen with black or blue ink 􀁸 a pencil (for diagrams, graphs and charts only) 􀁸 an eraser 􀁸 a 30cm ruler 􀁸 a protractor. You must NOT use a calculator for Section 1. General instructions 􀁸 Read through each question carefully. 􀁸 You may use a dictionary. 􀁸 Write all your answers in this booklet. 􀁸 Check your calculations and check that your answers make sense. SECTION 1 – CALCULATOR NOT PERMITTED There are 15 marks available in this section. You should check all your work as you go along. You must not use a calculator in this section. Q1 4.7 x 1000 = (1 mark) Q2 16 ⅔ is the same as (tick one box) A B C D 18 3 50 3 32 3 48 3 (1 mark) Q3 What is 8% as a decimal? (1 mark) Q4 12² = (1 mark) Q5 What is 7.2857 rounded to two decimal places? (1 mark) Q6 8 + (7 – 5) x 3 = (1 mark) Q7 | What is two hours and thirty eight minutes in minutes? | | --- | | | minutes (1 mark) Q8 What is 2 5 of 300m? metres (1 mark) Q9 Which one of these lists of decimals is in increasing order? (tick one box) A 0.401 0.42 0.503 0.59 B 0.59 0.503 0.42 0.401 C 0.42 0.59 0.401 0.503 D 0.503 0.59 0.42 0.401 Q10 Which is a plan view of the object shown? (tick one) A B C D (1 mark) Q11 A community centre projects films on to a screen. The manager wants to make a wooden border around the screen. She needs to order the wood. 1.2m Border What length of wood does she need to order? Show your working m (2 marks) Q12 A sports club needs to replace the sand in a long jump pit. The groundsman works out the capacity of the long jump pit to order enough sand. Long jump pit What amount of sand does he order? Put units on your answer. Show your working (3 marks) Extra space for working out and answers End of Section 1

FAQs

Is a calculator allowed for Section 1?

No. Section 1 states that a calculator must not be used, and you must not use a calculator for that section.

How many marks are available in Section 1?

Section 1 has 15 marks available in total for the assessment paper shown.

What types of questions are included in this sample paper?

The paper includes short calculation questions and questions that require ticking one correct option, covering decimals, percentages, rounding, and unit-related problems.

Sep 5, 2026

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