The Functional Skills Pearson Edexcel and Open Awards Qualification in Mathematics Level 3 consist of one externally assessed assessment that comprises two sections- a non-calculator section (calculator prohibited) and a calculator section (calculator permitted).
The assessments are available as paper-based and onscreen, on-demand assessments.
Section A (Non-calculator) |
Awarding Body | Exam Duration | Total Marks | Questions Cover |
Pearson Edexcel | 30 minutes | 9 | 25% |
Open Awards | 30 minutes | 9 | 25% |
Section B (Calculator) |
Awarding Body | Exam Duration | Total Marks | Questions Cover |
Pearson Edexcel | 1 hour 15 minutes | 27 | 75% |
Open Awards | 1 hour 15 minutes | 27 | 75% |
Pass Mark (Open Awards): Pass Marks for Maths Entry Level 3 assessments vary per assessment version and are set following standardisation and awarding activities.
Each Maths assessment enables a minimally competent learner to achieve a pass mark of 36 out of 60. However, the awarding process will determine specifically where the pass mark sits for each assessment version. Therefore, the pass mark may vary between assessments.