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 by Elizabeth Adeyemi, South Thames Collegewww.skillsworkshop.org

Kindly contributed to 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:

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?

 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

 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

 Present your findings Functional Mathematics Planning a Holiday