Pearson Functional Skills Mathematics Entry Level 1 - Scheme of Work overview - whole numbers, measures, shape and space, and data

Oct 20, 2026

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Pearson Functional Skills Mathematics Entry Level 1 scheme of work overview focusing on whole numbers, measures, shape and space, and handling information and data. Learners build skills in reading, writing, ordering, and comparing numbers up to 20, counting reliably, using symbols +, −, and =, and solving simple addition and subtraction within the same range. Content also covers money with £ and p, time recognition on 12-hour clocks, days and months, positional language, 2-D and 3-D shapes, and extracting and representing numeric information through lists and simple charts.

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Reading Time1 h 8 min

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Scheme of Work overview

Using numbers and the number system – whole numbers

Using common measures, shape and space

Handling information and data

Revision and Assessment

Pearson Functional Skills Mathematics Entry Level 1 Scheme of Work overview Subject Content Level GLH Using numbers and the number system – whole numbers 1. E1.1 Read, write, order and compare numbers up to 20 E1 4 2. E1.2 Use whole numbers to count up to 20 items, including zero E1 2 3. E1.3 Add numbers which total up to 20, and subtract numbers E1 6 from numbers up to 20 4. E1.4 Recognise and interpret the symbols +, − and = E1 1 appropriately Using common measures, shape and space 5. E1.5 Recognise coins and notes and write them in numbers with E1 4 the correct symbols (£ & p), where these involve numbers up to 20 6. E1.6 Read 12-hour digital and analogue clocks in hours E1 4 7. E1.7 Know the number of days in a week, months and seasons E1 2 in a year; be able to name and sequence 8. E1.8 Describe and make comparisons in words between E1 3 measures of items including size, length, width, height, weight and capacity 9. E1.9 Identify and recognise common 2-D and 3-D shapes, E1 3 including circle, cube, rectangle (including square) and triangle 10. E1.10 Use every day positional vocabulary to describe position E1 3 and direction, including left, right, in front, behind, under and above Handling information and data 11. E1.11 Read numerical information from lists E1 4 12. E1.12 Sort and classify objects using a single criterion E1 4 13. E1.13 Read and draw simple charts and diagrams, including a E1 6 tally chart, block diagram/graph Revision E1 2 Assessment E1 2 Specification references Using numbers and the number system – whole numbers 1 Read, write, order and compare numbers up to 20 2 Use whole numbers to count up to 20 items including zero Prior knowledge Recognise numerals from 0 to 10. Know the value of numerals from 0 to 10. Use numerals from 0 to 10. Compare two given numbers of objects in groups of up to ten. Use ordinal numbers from first to tenth, when describing position in a sequence of numbers. Count reliably up to ten. Keywords digits, units, tens, difference, order, compare, most, least, fewest, greatest, smallest Objectives The learner should be able to: recognise the numerals 0–20 read numbers up to 20, including zero understand numbers can be represented in different ways, e.g. Roman numerals write numbers up to 20, including zero recognise numbers written in different fonts and styles order and compare numbers up to 20 including zero understand the relative position in a sequence of numbers, e.g. first, second, third count reliably up to 20 items understand that if items are rearranged the number stays the same know how to count on and back from any number below 20. Possible success criteria Read numbers in everyday documents and contexts, e.g. signs, notices, adverts, posters. Match numbers in words and numerals. Match missing numbers in a sequence. Rearrange numbers in order. Count items, rearrange them and count them again. Count on from 0 starting with a different number, up to 20. Opportunities for solving mathematical problems and decision making Entry Level 1 learners are expected to be able to: use given mathematical information and recognise and use simple mathematical terms appropriate to Entry Level 1 use the methods given above to produce, check and present results that make sense provide a simple explanation for those results. The context for simple problems at this level should be familiar to all learners and easily described. Examples of opportunities Learners are required to extract information given in relevant real-world contexts, e.g. Select the correct number floor button in a lift. Count the items in a delivery. Count the number of children in a group. Find the smallest number in a context list of numbers below 20. Find the highest number in a context list of number below 20. Learners are required to obtain and present results and check their own working to an appropriate le

FAQs

What number range does the Entry Level 1 scheme cover?

It focuses on reading, writing, ordering, and comparing numbers up to 20, including zero, and counting up to 20 items reliably.

Which key number operations and symbols are taught?

Learners are expected to interpret and use the symbols +, −, and = appropriately, including addition and subtraction where totals relate to numbers up to 20.

What information skills are included beyond basic number work?

Learners read numerical information from lists, sort and classify objects using a single criterion, and read or draw simple charts and diagrams such as tally charts and block diagrams/graphs.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Levi