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Initial Assessment Sheet – Functional Skills English
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Initial Assessment Sheet –Functional Skills Maths
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Initial Assessment Sheet – Functional Skills English
Learner name: ………………………………. Start date: ……………………………
Highlight the appropriate skills shown by the learner and submit a short summary below.
Skill/topic
area
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Reading
Read and
understand short
simple texts on
familiar topics
+read and
understand
simple
instructions use
knowledge of
alphabetical order
+read and
understand texts
of more than one
paragraph
identify main
points of texts
and different
formats
Identify main
points and ideas
and how they are
presented in
different texts
read and
understand texts
and take
appropriate
action
Select and use
different texts to
obtain
information read
and summarise
information from
different sources.
Identify the
purpose of texts
and point of
view/bias. Read
and actively
respond to
different texts
appropriately
Writing Fluency
Can use written
words and
phrases to present
information.
Can use written
words and
phrases to present
information
effectively.
Produce legible
text.
+ Able to plan
draft and organise
writing. Sequence
writing logically
and clearly.
+ write clearly
and coherently
with appropriate
level of detail.
+ present
information and
ideas concisely
logically and
persuasively
Use language
format and
structure suitable
for purpose and
audience
Communicate
ideas and points
concisely and
clearly
Use a range of
different writing
styles
Writing Grammar
Writing Spelling
Construct simple
sentences and
punctuate using
capital letters and
full stops.
Spell few
common words
correctly. Use
upper and lower
case.
+construct
compound
sentences using
common
conjunctions and
punctuate
correctly using
capital letters,
full stops and
question marks.
As E2 + Use
basic grammar
including
appropriate
verb/tense/subject
agreement
Use correct
grammar +
consistent use of
tense
Spell correctly
range of words.
Spell correctly
and check work
for accuracy
Spelling of
common words is
correct. Few
errors
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Writing uses
correct grammar
and punctuation.
Meaning is clear
Punctuate
accurately using
commas,
apostrophes and
inv. commas.
Use complex
sentences.
Writing uses
correct grammar
and meaning is
clear
Spelling is
correct with no or
very few errors
Above information based upon Functional Skills Standards provided by Qualifications and Curriculum Authority 2011
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Comments
Signed ………………………………………………. Date…………………………………….
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Initial Assessment Sheet –Functional Skills Maths
Learner name: ………………………………. Start date: ……………………………
Skill/topic
area
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Recognising
Numbers
Understand and
Use whole
numbers up to 10
Understand and
use whole
numbers up to
100
Understand and
use whole
numbers up to
1000
Understand
whole numbers
and recognise
negative numbers
+ Understand
whole numbers
of any size and
recognise
negative numbers
Calculation
Complete simple
calculations
Use +/- and
multiplication
with single
numbers
+/- using 3 digit
numbers use
multiplication
and division with
whole numbers
x/÷ whole
numbers by 10
and 100 use four
rules with
relative
confidence.
Round off to
nearest 10 or 100
+ calculate with
numbers of any
size using a range
of methods able
to
use simple
algebra and
formula
Fractions,
decimals and
percentages
Compare size of
different objects
Understand and
use halves and
quarters of small
numbers and
items
Understand and
use simple
fractions,
decimals to 2 dps
Understand
equivalent
fractions,
decimals and
percentages
+/- numbers with
2dp
+ understand
%increase and
decrease,
evaluate one
number as a % of
another
Measures,
shapes and
space
Use language to
describe position,
size and shape of
objects
Use familiar
measures (time,
money)
Estimate measure
and compare
length, capacity,
weight and
temperature
Convert units of
measure within
the same system
Solve problems
using money,
time, weight,
length, area,
volume
+ composite
shapes, convert
units between
systems, solve
problems using
capacity and
volume
Working with
data
Sort and classify
objects using a
single criterion
Extract info from
simple lists and
Record results
Extract info from
tables, graphs and
charts check
accuracy
Extract and
interpret info
from tables,
graphs and
charts, find mean
and range
understand basic
probability
+ find mean,
median, mode
and range,
compare two sets
of data, explain
and justify results
in context
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Comments
Signed ………………………………………………. Date…………………………………….
Above information based upon Functional Skills Standards provided by Qualifications and Curriculum Authority 2011
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