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Functional skills | Onscreen, on-demand testing

In addition to the fixed assessment opportunities throughout the year, we also offer onscreen, on-demand tests for functional skills in English (Reading and Writing) and mathematics across Levels 1 and 2.

To book a demo test for onscreen assessment, see our contact us pages. Please see the Onscreen Administrative Support Guide for more information.

Benefits of onscreen testing

expand For you:

  • The onscreen test may be taken at any time of the year by arrangement with Edexcel
  • Registered learners can be booked onto the onscreen test any time up until two hours beforehand
  • Tests are easy to administer
  • No internet connection is required during testing, increasing test security
  • Installation of software is free
  • There is no registration fee; centres are only charged for learners that complete the test.
expand For your learners:

  • Tests are available on demand and can be taken when learners are ready
  • Results will be available via Edexcel Online within four weeks of Edexcel receiving the test file
  • Candidates can be entered to resit on the same day that the initial results are received, or as soon as they are ready
  • Tests can be taken in a non-traditional exam environment, making the tests more engaging for some learners.

 
Onscreen Sample Assessment Tests

Please note that these are sample assessments and not live. Each sample test is programmed in a way that exemplifies how the live assessment will appear. Although no questions are marked, it does demonstrate how learners can interact with the test platform under timed conditions.

Sample Assessment Materials  
English Level 1 (Reading) Run
Level 1 (Writing) Run
Level 2 (Reading) Run 
Level 2 (Writing) Run
Maths Level 1 Run
Level 2 Run

Practice Tests - Set 1  
English Level 1 (Reading) Run
Level 1 (Writing) Run
Level 2 (Reading) Run
Level 2 (Writing) Run
Maths Level 1 Run
Level 2 Run

Downloadable versions of these tests that you can save to your computer are available in the Key Documents box below (select the 'Sample Assessment Tests' category). This means that you can print out full practice tests or produce PDFs showing student answers which can then be marked using the mark schemes available below. 
 
 
Key Documents

Documents

  

Administration and Assessment

 
  

Examiner Reports

 
  

Mark Schemes

 
  

Practice Tests - Set 1

 
  

Sample Assessment Materials

Documents

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