1. Underpins the following coverage & range statements Level 1  add and subtract decimals up to two decimal places  solve problems requiring calculation, with common measures, including money, time, length, weight, capacity & temperature  extract and interpret information from tables, diagrams, charts and graphs Kindly contributed to www.skillsworkshop.org by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames Collegewww.skillsworkshop.org

2. Kindly contributed to www.skillsworkshop.org by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames Collegewww.skillsworkshop.org Level 1  understand practical problems in familiar and unfamiliar contexts and situations, some of which are non-routine  apply mathematics in an organised way to find solutions to straightforward practical problems for different purposes interpret and communicate solutions to practical problems, drawing simple conclusions and giving explanations  identify and obtain necessary information to tackle the problem  use appropriate checking procedures at each stage  select mathematics in an organised way to find solutions When using this resource teachers should assess and reinforce the L1 skill standards below:

3. Functional Mathematics Planning a Holiday  Name five things you consider important when planning a holiday  Choose a holiday destination  Why have you chosen this destination?

4.  You have a budget of £3000: › Organise a holiday for yourself and three other friends (refer to holiday brochure and internet) › Your holiday must be taken in July or August for 7 nights › Use at least four different sources so as to be able to compare costs Functional Mathematics Budget

5.  Accommodation cost – compare hotels and self catering  Flight cost  Car parking/taxi/coach/train fares  Feeding cost  Gift and cards  Insurance  Visas, injections etc Functional Mathematics What to look for

6.  Present your findings Functional Mathematics Planning a Holiday