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Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Online Course With Exam
Achieve your nationally recognised Functional Skills Maths Level 1 qualification 100% online at your own pace, with 1-to-1 tutor support and an official exam through a recognised awarding body.
Pass with confidence. Progress in your career.
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Full online Maths Level 1 course.
Official exam with your chosen board.
1:1 live tutor support until you pass.
Free resit included.
Marked mock exams & feedback.
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Details of Exam Structure
& Pass Marks
Functional Skills Maths exam durations, marks, and pass thresholds vary by awarding body, which you can find below:
Section A — Non-Calculator
25 - 30 Minutes| Awarding Body | Duration | Marks | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson Edexcel | 25 mins | 16 | 59% |
| Open Awards | 30 mins | 15 | 36 / 60 |
| TQUK | 30 mins | 15 | Varies |
Calculator prohibited. Pass marks shown are the overall requirement across Sections A and B combined.
Section B — Calculator
1 hour 30 Minutes| Awarding Body | Duration | Marks | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson Edexcel | 1 h 30 m | 48 | 59% |
| Open Awards | 1 h 30 m | 45 | 36 / 60 |
| TQUK | 1 h 30 m | 45 | Varies |
Non-Scientific calculator permitted for Open Awards only, other exam bodies have On-Screen calculator. Pass marks shown are the overall requirement across Sections A and B combined.
Real Maths Skills.
Real Confidence, Real Results.
Every topic that can appear in your Maths exam is covered with video tutorials, practice questions, worksheets and tutor-marked assignments.
Using Numbers
Build confidence with number operations, fractions, decimals, percentages and more
Number Operations
Fractions & Decimals
Percentages
Ratio & Proportion
Measure, Shape & Space
Understand measures, geometry and shape to solve everyday problems with ease.
Units & Measurement
Geometry & Property
Area, Perimeter & Volume
Angles & Relationships
Handling Data
Collect, represent and interpret data to make sense of information
Tables & Charts
Averages & Range
Data Interpretation
Probability Basics
Focused Learning
Only the skills you need, nothing you don’t.
Progress Tracking
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Learn At Your Pace
Study when it suits you, anytime, anywhere.
Exam Ready Skills
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Ideal for Busy Individuals.
No Previous Experience Needed.
Our simple step-by-step learning journey gives you everything you need to learn, practice and achieve.
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Build confidence with guided activities and practice questions.
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Achieve Qualification
Pass your exam and receive official, recognised qualification.
Everything You Need to Pass in One Place.
More than just course content. You get live support, flexibility and a safety net most providers don’t offer.
Fast Exam Booking
Book your remote exam in as little as 2-3 working days and get your results within 7 working days.
Choice of 3 Exam Boards
Sit your exam with Pearson Edexcel, Open Awards or Training Qualifications UK - choose the route that suits you best.
Pay in 4 Installments
Spread the cost-free from £37.25/month - so price never gets in the way of your goal.
1:1 Live Tutor support
Dedicated maths tutors guide you through live sessions - not just videos and a self service portal.
14 Days Money Back
Enrol with confidence. If it’s not right for you, get a full refund within 14 days - no questions asked.
Free Resit Included
Didn’t pass first time? Your bundle includes a free resit, so there’s no extra cost or added pressure.
Advance Your Career.
Trusted by Employers and Universities.
This qualification focuses on practical maths skills you’ll actually use in work, study and everyday life - not just theory.
Practical & Relevant
Learn maths that applies to real-world situations you encounter every day.
Boost Opportunities
Improve your career prospects and open doors to further education and apprenticeships
Build Confidence
Step by step support that helps you progress at your own pace and achieve your goals.
Practical & Relevant
Learn maths that applies to real-world situations you encounter every day.
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Traditional GCSE
Theory-Heavy content
One-size-fits-all teaching
Designed for school students
Less focused on workplace skills
Functional Skills
Maths Level 1
Focus on practical real-life mathsMaths For Everyday Life
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Functional Skills Maths Level 1 FAQs
The Level 1 course is a fundamental level of proficiency in English, Maths, and ICT that is equivalent to a GCSE grade 1 to 3 (formerly G to D grades). It is a nationally recognised qualification in the UK that provides an alternative to GCSEs for individuals who still need to pass these subjects during their secondary education.
The functional maths course is comparatively easier than the GCSE math and additionally the value of it is also more than the GCSE math course. However, you should select the course that suits your needs, as both courses provide different values at different places.
The functional skills Maths course is more flexible than the GCSE math course since you have to sit for the official exam in the GCSE courses.
A Functional skills course develops for the one who wants to learn Math, English and ICT for individual achievement in daily work place and on the other hand, GCSE focuses on theories and tests your academic ability.
A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email after payment. Hereafter anytime, you can start your learning journey with Lead Academy.
Yes, you can. Since it is an e-learning course, anyone from anywhere can enrol in our courses.
The professional body approves the procedures if any e-learning platform claims its courses are accredited.
You will only realize the benefit of having an accredited certificate once you face the corporate world. As employees, job places, and more value the accredited certificate, you must own this certificate by doing the course with us.
For Pearson Edexcel and NCFE:
To sit your assessment, you’ll need:
For Open Awards:
In order to take your exam, you need to have the following equipment:
Supported Browsers
Chrome: 34.0.1847 or above
Microsoft Edge: Version 88.0.705.81 or newer Firefox: 31.0 or above Safari: 6.2 or above Safe Exam Browser 2.0.2 or above
Please note: Chromebooks are not compatible with the Safe Exam Browser
Browser settings
Popups must be allowed.
Guidance on how to do this below:
Chrome
Edge
Firefox
Safari
For TQUK:
Exam conditions
All remote exams must take place in a controlled environment. Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) defines a controlled environment as a quiet, appropriate space conducive to the undertaking of a remotely invigilated exam. The environment must be:
Requirements and guidance for materials:
The following relates to materials within the controlled environment and must be followed to ensure compliance:
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This depends on your learning pace and individual circumstances. This functional skills qualification has 55 guided learning hours (GLH).
TQUK results are generally released within 6 working days for remote exams and 26 working days for paper-based exams. However, due to the introduction of a new assessment version, TQUK is currently carrying out additional standardisation and awarding activities, which has delayed result releases.
Remote Online Exams: Exams sat between 28 September – 1 November 2026 → results from 2 November 2026 onwards
Paper-Based Exams: Exams sat between 2 November – 6 December 2026 → results from 7 December 2026 onwards
Need your result sooner? Alternative Open Awards Remote Human Invigilation and Pearson Paper-Based options may be available, with results generally released within 6–10 working days and 20 working days, respectively.