After watching the videos for just a week, after 25 years of no maths in my life- I studied PR at Uni- I passed with 81%. Thanks, Simon, for the freedom of knowing I will never have to face Maths again! You are amazing, best Maths teacher ever! And who is reading this comment, please don't get discourage as it seems very difficult at first. Watching Simon's video will make it possible!! 🎉
Hello Simon, jus to let you know that I did study online with your videos and I am glad to tell you I just past my level 2 in Maths. A big thank you for all your dedication, devotion, your care and knowledge you give to us! Thank you, thank you, thank you!❤
Hi Simon, I have been in higher education for many years (level 7) but use my calculator so often that I have forgotten how to do the simplest tasks without one. I recently had the opportunity to tutor maths and have found your videos totally enlightening. I had forgotten my GCSE maths from over 25 years ago. This has been a very clear and fantastic refresher for me. Thank you.
Hello Simon, I would like to say a big thank you for the work you're doing. I have been watching your videos for 2yrs and have helped me to pass level 2 exams after two failed attempts. I pass on the third attempt with 62%.I highly recommend your videos to all students doing maths because the explanation is very useful and clear.enjoy the summer holidays .❤
Thank you so much just found out I passed my level 2 Maths with 66% your videos where a contributing factor, very useful and helpful, keep up the great work.
Hello Simon, Thank you so much for all your level 2 maths past papers. I have been watching your video every time I want to practice. I have now passed my maths. I have recommended all your videos to my friends who are currently waiting to do their maths. Your maths explanation is very clear and straightforward! I am now off to Uni! God bless you. 🙏
We want to increase the value by 16%, so the new amount will be the original amount (100%) plus the additional amount (16%). 100% + 16% = 116%. So, you can either work out 16% and add it on, or go straight for working out 116%. This is similar to what we do when working out compound interest.
Simon while I’m waiting your answer to Q9. I have one more question with different answer, it’s Q4, my answer is YES, because time 60.5min is faster (greater) than 61 in running.
Many thanks, Simon, I have a problem doing Q9. I didn´t think because I just used the rule of three about the equation so I did: If 2 Bricklayers did 3h Then 5 x X = 5x3/2 = 7.5 logically It was impossible for 5 people to work less than 2 people unless they were very very lazy!!!!. That´s very important to stop, think and use logic.
It looks like you're mixing up when to multiply and divide. You should the hours by people, because each of them is working for that length of time, then you want to by the number of people, because the amount of time spent by each worker should be less than when there are only 2 bricklayers.
Currently they only go up to 10 on their website, but their are 3 practice papers and a sample paper too, so that's 14 just for Pearson Edexcel. You can find all of these on this channel.
Do you have level 1 maths set 20 please?? With questions about ratio fractions and questions like input divide by something to get the output please edexcel version
So far Edexcel has only released up to Past Paper 10 on their website, and you can find videos of all of them, including some of their practice papers here, ua-cam.com/play/PLD5CWXRPCTb_-_5XfZ6Snlu_lpy0O3U-a.html
It depends how you're doing. If you find you're scoring 60%+ each time and no troublesome topics then use, just keep going. However, if you're getting less than 50% and find you're making mistakes with the same types of questions then try concentrating on those areas first and come back to the papers when you are more prepared.
Yes, I always check with the mark scheme. Occasionally, some exam boards don't give the mark scheme but most of the time they do. And if I realise I have made a mistake after publishing I add a correction in the text beneath the video.
Something my questions are not equrat as I got 42.43 because sometimes I use pie and sometimes I use 3.14 so after the point my value are slightly different.will.it be correct or in correct
In the instructions on the front of the paper it says to 'Take the value of π to be 3.14'. However, sometimes they do allow answers to be within a small range of values so it might be ok. But to be safe, I would always use 3.14 as requested.
Hi Simon. Love you videos ❤thank you for your help, you explain everything so clearly. I have a question! I got different answer to Q9: about Bricklayers. My answer is 22min 30sec. Can you explain please why you double 3 hours? I understood that for 2 bricklayers it takes 3 hours to lay 450 bricks. It’s mean for ONE ☝️ bricklayer 6 hours to lay 450 bricks. Or for 5 Bricklayers (5:1.5=0.3hours time to lay 450 bricks).
Thanks for your comments! I'm not sure I understand what you're doing at the end. You agree it takes 1 bricklayer 6 hours to lay all 450 bricks, in other words there is 6 hours of work to be done. If there are 2 bricklayers you divide 6 by 2 to get 3 hours, if 3 bricklayers you divide 6 by 3 to get 2 hours, if 4 bricklayers you divide 6 by 4, to get 1.5 hours, so if there are 5 bricklayers you divide 6 by 5 to get 1.2 hours.
I think, in question2 of non calc, the probability to buy a 128GB mobile phone would be 22/50 because 7/18 would be just for the Mini Model 128GB. Am I correct? Thanks
Just before question 2 part b (in the calculator section) it says, 'Ben selects at random one of the customers who bought a mini mobile phone.' So that's why we're using a denominator of 18. We're only interested in those that bought a mini phone, not a regular or maxi phone.
You can find 14 different ones here, ua-cam.com/play/PLD5CWXRPCTb_-_5XfZ6Snlu_lpy0O3U-a.html, and there's other exam boards too if that's not enough. If you're find you're struggling with the same type of questions though, do some separate work on those rather than just using past papers.
Thanks. I try my best to keep things as simple as possible but also to try to help people use the same techniques in different scenarios, as it's very unlikely you'll get exactly the same questions.
I will give you an example. 4:51 with the mixed numbers 5 3/4 and 2 5/8, you could have times the 4 by 2 to get 8 making the denominators the same, then just simply subtracting the top numbers. respectfully I’m not coming at your craft I appreciate what you do, and it’s fun seeing how people go about problems in different ways, but for the sake of it being a test, it would be much more appreciated to go about it in simpler terms/steps just something to bare in mind I hope you enjoy the rest of your day my friend.
@@SultanTheMagnificent Thanks for the example, and this is great to hopefully demonstrate why my methods may look a bit elaborate at times. In the question you give, you're right, it's much simpler to just work with the fraction parts on their own, but this does rely on 3/4 being larger than 5/8, which a lot of the time you won't know until you have given them the same denominator. If the question was slightly different, 5 3/4 minus 2 7/8, then once you give them the same denominator you end up with 6/8 minus 7/8, which can look really confusing. I have seen lots of people attempt questions like these and then get stuck, or make a mistake trying to allow for this in the whole number part incorrectly. This is what I mean by trying to give a more general solution that can be applied in more situations than just the particular question given. But if you're at the stage where you can see the more direct solution then that's exactly where you want to get to and you're well on your way to mastering functional skills. 🤓
It is hard, but if you get a questions like this in the exam don't panic if you don't think you can do all of it. See how you can get at least some marks from it. For example, it's clear some conversion needs to be done, either mm to m or m to mm, so show you know how to do that. It also says about the mode, so show you know what the mode is and how you can work it out and that's another mark. And then if it stills feels like a struggle, move onto another question and come back to it later when you know how much time you've got left.
After watching the videos for just a week, after 25 years of no maths in my life- I studied PR at Uni- I passed with 81%. Thanks, Simon, for the freedom of knowing I will never have to face Maths again! You are amazing, best Maths teacher ever!
And who is reading this comment, please don't get discourage as it seems very difficult at first. Watching Simon's video will make it possible!! 🎉
Hello Simon, jus to let you know that I did study online with your videos and I am glad to tell you I just past my level 2 in Maths. A big thank you for all your dedication, devotion, your care and knowledge you give to us! Thank you, thank you, thank you!❤
Well done!! 🥳
Hi Simon, I have been in higher education for many years (level 7) but use my calculator so often that I have forgotten how to do the simplest tasks without one. I recently had the opportunity to tutor maths and have found your videos totally enlightening. I had forgotten my GCSE maths from over 25 years ago. This has been a very clear and fantastic refresher for me. Thank you.
Hello Simon, I would like to say a big thank you for the work you're doing. I have been watching your videos for 2yrs and have helped me to pass level 2 exams after two failed attempts. I pass on the third attempt with 62%.I highly recommend your videos to all students doing maths because the explanation is very useful and clear.enjoy the summer holidays .❤
Thank you so much just found out I passed my level 2 Maths with 66% your videos where a contributing factor, very useful and helpful, keep up the great work.
Hello Simon,
Thank you so much for all your level 2 maths past papers. I have been watching your video every time I want to practice. I have now passed my maths. I have recommended all your videos to my friends who are currently waiting to do their maths. Your maths explanation is very clear and straightforward! I am now off to Uni! God bless you. 🙏
Simon I appreciate your videos.
Hello Simon thank you so much for past paper makes it easy for me to understand , please do more functional skills level 2 I have exams soon
There's loads of Level 2 papers on this channel, go to the Home page and you should be able to find them for whichever exam board you want.
1:03:15 hours why we use 16% as 116%...plz explain
We want to increase the value by 16%, so the new amount will be the original amount (100%) plus the additional amount (16%).
100% + 16% = 116%.
So, you can either work out 16% and add it on, or go straight for working out 116%. This is similar to what we do when working out compound interest.
@SimonHTT thank u so much could you please let me know where u only taught about compound interst
@@faiezabilal8425 Take a look at Q5 in this paper, ua-cam.com/video/F_H0xzrDezU/v-deo.html
Very helpful indeed. Will continue practicing. Thanks
52:26 I'm a bit confused. Wouldn't you do 37 bricks + 133 bricks x 9 height?
You need to multiply them all because you have 37 rows, each with 133 bricks, and all of that 9 times.
Thank you for posting these btw.
Simon while I’m waiting your answer to Q9. I have one more question with different answer, it’s Q4, my answer is YES, because time 60.5min is faster (greater) than 61 in running.
Greater in maths generally means bigger, not better (or faster).
Thank you 🙏 from now on I’ll know meaning of word greater in maths 😊
Many thanks, Simon, I have a problem doing Q9. I didn´t think because I just used the rule of three about the equation
so I did: If 2 Bricklayers did 3h
Then 5 x X = 5x3/2 = 7.5 logically It was impossible for 5 people to work less than 2 people unless they were very very lazy!!!!. That´s very important to stop, think and use logic.
It looks like you're mixing up when to multiply and divide. You should the hours by people, because each of them is working for that length of time, then you want to by the number of people, because the amount of time spent by each worker should be less than when there are only 2 bricklayers.
The logic comes when clearly more workers cannot do the same job for more hrs. Simon is right in all levels
Can we get past paper 20 and so on?
Currently they only go up to 10 on their website, but their are 3 practice papers and a sample paper too, so that's 14 just for Pearson Edexcel. You can find all of these on this channel.
Hi, would you ever consider doing examples of the new TQUK papers? Your videos are really useful...thank you x
Thanks for letting me know about these papers. I'll take a look at them.
Do you have level 1 maths set 20 please?? With questions about ratio fractions and questions like input divide by something to get the output please edexcel version
So far Edexcel has only released up to Past Paper 10 on their website, and you can find videos of all of them, including some of their practice papers here, ua-cam.com/play/PLD5CWXRPCTb_-_5XfZ6Snlu_lpy0O3U-a.html
Hi Simon, thank you for the update. Unfortunately i can’t seem to be able to download this paper or share it on my email. It blank.
Use the link below the video, you will need to click on EXPAND ALL and then find the paper you want.
I wish I found it this easy!! Very well
Explained. Do you recommend the best revision is to keep doing these past papers?
It depends how you're doing. If you find you're scoring 60%+ each time and no troublesome topics then use, just keep going. However, if you're getting less than 50% and find you're making mistakes with the same types of questions then try concentrating on those areas first and come back to the papers when you are more prepared.
Thank you, do you have a videos on area and conversion?
@@Clairewinn11 Is this any help? ua-cam.com/video/IQ6GMBH0d80/v-deo.html
I just wanted to know that how accurate the answers are do you verify it afterwards.
Yes, I always check with the mark scheme. Occasionally, some exam boards don't give the mark scheme but most of the time they do. And if I realise I have made a mistake after publishing I add a correction in the text beneath the video.
Something my questions are not equrat as I got 42.43 because sometimes I use pie and sometimes I use 3.14 so after the point my value are slightly different.will.it be correct or in correct
In the instructions on the front of the paper it says to 'Take the value of π to be 3.14'. However, sometimes they do allow answers to be within a small range of values so it might be ok. But to be safe, I would always use 3.14 as requested.
Based on your experiences what are the pass marks on the edexcel papers? How many marks out of 64 do you need to pass functional skills? Level 2
Pearson Edexcel say it is around 38 out of 64 for Level 2.
@@SimonHTTdoesn’t it vary between paper?
why am i so horrible at maths, my brains literally doesn’t process numbers
Small amounts of regular practice. Maybe try a lower level first.
Hi Simon. Love you videos ❤thank you for your help, you explain everything so clearly. I have a question! I got different answer to Q9: about Bricklayers. My answer is 22min 30sec. Can you explain please why you double 3 hours? I understood that for 2 bricklayers it takes 3 hours to lay 450 bricks. It’s mean for ONE ☝️ bricklayer 6 hours to lay 450 bricks. Or for 5 Bricklayers (5:1.5=0.3hours time to lay 450 bricks).
Thanks for your comments! I'm not sure I understand what you're doing at the end. You agree it takes 1 bricklayer 6 hours to lay all 450 bricks, in other words there is 6 hours of work to be done.
If there are 2 bricklayers you divide 6 by 2 to get 3 hours,
if 3 bricklayers you divide 6 by 3 to get 2 hours,
if 4 bricklayers you divide 6 by 4, to get 1.5 hours,
so if there are 5 bricklayers you divide 6 by 5 to get 1.2 hours.
Simon thank you so much for your answer and detailed explanation ❤🙏 I was thinking all day about this question 😅😊
Hi,Sir, please can show some math higher GCSe paper.
Maybe at some point, but there are lots of channels that do GCSE. I try to stick with functional skills because these are less freely available.
@SimonHTT OK, thanks
there is past paper 11 and 12 of functional skills level 2
I can't see them on their website. When they add them I will record videos for them.
@@SimonHTT so set 11 and 12 will not come in paper
@@TalhaAhmedBaig-dc2ix I don't know. But Pearson does release new papers fairly regularly.
Can you do past paper11
When Pearson unlock it on their website again I will publish the video.
I think, in question2 of non calc, the probability to buy a 128GB mobile phone would be 22/50 because 7/18 would be just for the Mini Model 128GB. Am I correct? Thanks
Just before question 2 part b (in the calculator section) it says, 'Ben selects at random one of the customers who bought a mini mobile phone.' So that's why we're using a denominator of 18. We're only interested in those that bought a mini phone, not a regular or maxi phone.
Please can you upload more past papers, my exam is on 24/4😢
You can find 14 different ones here, ua-cam.com/play/PLD5CWXRPCTb_-_5XfZ6Snlu_lpy0O3U-a.html, and there's other exam boards too if that's not enough. If you're find you're struggling with the same type of questions though, do some separate work on those rather than just using past papers.
Thank you
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Brother I love you but why do you need to make it so overly complicated especially for the non calculator papers
Thanks. I try my best to keep things as simple as possible but also to try to help people use the same techniques in different scenarios, as it's very unlikely you'll get exactly the same questions.
I will give you an example. 4:51 with the mixed numbers 5 3/4 and 2 5/8, you could have times the 4 by 2 to get 8 making the denominators the same, then just simply subtracting the top numbers. respectfully I’m not coming at your craft I appreciate what you do, and it’s fun seeing how people go about problems in different ways, but for the sake of it being a test, it would be much more appreciated to go about it in simpler terms/steps just something to bare in mind I hope you enjoy the rest of your day my friend.
@@SultanTheMagnificent Thanks for the example, and this is great to hopefully demonstrate why my methods may look a bit elaborate at times. In the question you give, you're right, it's much simpler to just work with the fraction parts on their own, but this does rely on 3/4 being larger than 5/8, which a lot of the time you won't know until you have given them the same denominator.
If the question was slightly different, 5 3/4 minus 2 7/8, then once you give them the same denominator you end up with 6/8 minus 7/8, which can look really confusing. I have seen lots of people attempt questions like these and then get stuck, or make a mistake trying to allow for this in the whole number part incorrectly.
This is what I mean by trying to give a more general solution that can be applied in more situations than just the particular question given. But if you're at the stage where you can see the more direct solution then that's exactly where you want to get to and you're well on your way to mastering functional skills. 🤓
Q8 is very hard eish I cant master it
It is hard, but if you get a questions like this in the exam don't panic if you don't think you can do all of it. See how you can get at least some marks from it. For example, it's clear some conversion needs to be done, either mm to m or m to mm, so show you know how to do that. It also says about the mode, so show you know what the mode is and how you can work it out and that's another mark. And then if it stills feels like a struggle, move onto another question and come back to it later when you know how much time you've got left.
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Your method is too complicated
Which question? There's usually lots of valid methods for many of the questions.