The Brain Game series offers a fun and enjoyable way to exercise learner minds and improve their English and Maths skills using a variety of different puzzles. This bundle includes the following; Brain Game #1 - Word Ladders requires learners to climb down each of the 18 ladders filling in the empty steps between the top and the bottom word. At each step they can only change one letter. Example: THE - TIE - TIN - WIN Brain Game #2 - Word Jumble, requires learners to unscramble 18 mixed up words. In this edition they are all animal names. Example: DAPNA - PANDA Brain Game #3 - Word Links requires learners to find a connection using three given words. Example: PIZZA-PEPPERONI-PEPPERS = PIZZA TOPPINGS. They can also earn extra points by finding other valid relevant links. i.e. They all have 3 P’s in their spelling. You can use each slide individually as a Starter Activity or Challenge learners to complete all 18. Two formats are included, PPSX PowerPoint Show & PPTX PowerPoint Presentation, which can be edited, added to or personalised however you want. Feedback is Key, and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review, and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE! Feel free to message me directly SmartbooksED@outlook.com Check out our many other Brain Games available on TES and in our shop found at www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Smartbooks

These resources have been created for those delivering the Digital Functional Skills Qualification at Entry Level which replaces the current Functional Skills ICT Qualification from 31st of July 2023. The DFS qualification’s main purpose is to provide reliable evidence of a learner’s achievements against content that is relevant to the workplace and real life. These resources provide a structured assessment in workbook form to evidence learner’s knowledge and skills as well as their ability to apply these in different contexts and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met. The qualification itself is made up of many 5 main skill areas (Modules) each with its own series of units. Each workbook includes various challenges, activities and tasks to prove learners understanding. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered and can be assessed easily and signed off. This Bundle of resource covers: Module 2 - Creating and Editing - 2.1 - Use a suitable application to enter, edit and format text This resource includes: Task 1 - Learners to identify 3 of the main Word processing software applications and then give 3 examples of editing and 3 examples of formatting text. This will confirm they know the difference. They will then move into an activity that requires them to label the basic formatting tools found in Microsoft WORD (The application that will be used throughout this unit) Task 2 - Using their existing knowledge coupled with some online research, learners will complete a table that showcases the functionality and application of the previously identified formatting tools.(Tutor Guided Answers are included) Task 3 (a) – Learners will open an email and download the attached document (This is included and will have been sent prior by the tutor). Learners will then format the text by following a series of instructions. They will then save the new version ready for the next task. (Guided Tutor example included) Task 3 (b) – This is a continuation of Task 3(a) with 8 more instructions, some of which will stretch and challenge. Learners will save and print work as evidence. (Guided Tutor example included) Task 4 – Learners will take part in a ‘true’ & ‘false’ quiz based on the dos and don’ts of formatting text. Tutors can then recap on the unit, encourage discussion and go through answers as a group (Guided Answers included) Also included in this resource is a Skills and Knowledge checklist to be completed before and after delivery of this unit. It also includes a glossary with key words associated with this module to be completed by the learner in their own time. Module 2 - Creating and Editing - 2.2 - Use a suitable application to enter, edit and format text. This resource includes: Task 1 - Learners to identify 3 commonly used Graphic Editing software and then discuss as a group their own experiences of using these applications. They are then required to brainstorm 6 picture formatting tools that can be found in Microsoft WORD. (The application that will be used throughout this unit) Task 2 - They will then move into an activity that requires them to label the basic picture formatting tools found within the picture formatting tab. Task 3 – Learners are given 9 images, adjacent to each image are 9 duplicates of the same image, each formatted using one of the previously mentioned tools. Their objective is to identify the formatting tool used and discuss the function for each. Pages 6-9 demonstrate how to use 6 other picture formatting tools that are regularly used when editing images. These are instructional tasks and learners can practice using them before putting them in to practice in the next task. Task 4 & 5 – Learners will be emailed 2 Digital Image Files - ‘Image A - Donkey’ & ‘Image B - Highland’. Learners are required to insert the pictures into a blank WORD Document (Extra Tutor guidance is included on Page 19) and then implement the 6 formatting instructions provided for each. They can then save and print the new images off as evidence. Task 6 - Learners have the chance to select an image from the 6 provided (included in resource Image C-H) or use their own if they prefer. They will then edit the image using 6 different formatting tools recording them on the Page 12. They can invite/challenge peers to edit the image in the same manner. Task 7 – Learner will finish the unit by completing a 12-question multiple-choice recap quiz Module 2 - Creating and Editing - 2.3 - Combine different types of information (including text, graphics, images) for a given purpose. Task 1 - Learners to understand why and when it is appropriate to combine Text, graphics and images and identify 9 examples of when documents integrate different types of information. The next 3 pages offer basic tutorials on how to effectively use Text boxes, shapes, and icons. Task 2 - Learners will produce a document that will practically demonstrate their competence using the ‘Text box’, ‘Shape’ an ‘Icon’ formatting tools. (An example has been provided) Task 3– Learners will be challenged is to produce a ‘Lost Dog’ poster using Word. It will include an image sent by the tutor as well as other graphics and include the information provided. Task 4 – The objective of this task is for learners to demonstrate even further confidence when combining graphics and text. They will showcase this by designing a fictional restaurant menu. (Example Provided) Task 5 – Learners will take part in recap questionnaire (Guided answers provided) Task 6 - As a group learners will come up with 6 benefits combining text, graphics and images. Your tutor will give you some (provided) guidance. Also included in this resource is a Skills and Knowledge checklist to be completed before and after delivery of this unit. It also includes a glossary with key words associated with this module to be completed by the learner in their own time. Module 2 - Creating and Editing - 2.4 Capture digital media (including image, video) and view in a suitable application. This resource includes: Task 1-– Learners to read descriptions and identify 3 of the most common digital devices used to capture digital media today. This leads into a group discussion. Task 2 - Learners to fill in the blanks of a piece of text that describes the importance of digital media in today’s digital age. Task 3 - Learners will be challenged in a matching the description game that will help them gain and understanding of specific file types in digital media. Tasks 4-6 include basic tutorials on 3 ways to transfer/download digital media on a PC from another digital device. Learners will be signed of for each task based on competency. Task 7 - Learners will identify different digital file viewing applications from their individual logos. Task 8 - Learners will have the opportunity to effectively demonstrate their ability to capture digital media in a presentation that they can deliver to peers. A structure of content is included. Also included in this resource is a Skills and Knowledge checklist to be completed before and after delivery of this unit. It also includes a glossary with key words associated with this module to be completed by the learner in their own time. Guided answers are also included for specific units. Other Workbooks in this DFSQ series are available on TES. Many are still being created and will all be available soon. This resource is currently in a PDF file format. Word versions are available for free upon purchase of the PDF, please message me directly for these at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com. Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource of your choice for FREE! Just contact us at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.

These worksheets have been designed to subtly embed the valuable functional skills learners required to get the most out of education, work and everyday life and to help them function more confidently, effectively and independently. They can be used effectively in Tutorials or Maths sessions. Each resource has been proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge as well as promoting creativity and individuality. This Bundle Includes the following 10 Resources IT COULD BE YOU! Each has won the lottery and has £1,000,000 to spend. Task 1 requires learners to decide on how much of their winnings they would gift, if any, to a charity and/or family and friends. This offers an effective platform for discussion around charities, generosity and their individual value of money. Task two requires the learner to select from a list of items and how they would spend the remaining money. They will write reasons for their choices and share with the rest of the group, which is a great opportunity for speaking and listening and finding common interests within the group. Task Three asks the learners to complete a shopping list and to include costs and keep a running total of their remaining balance. The final objective is to get as close to spending 1,000,000 as possible. Calculator use is down to the discretion of the Tutor and the ability of learners. WHATS ON THE BOX Learners will work with a Fictional TV guide. They will study the schedule and then attempt to answer a series of questions related to the information shown. They will then take part in a discussion based on their own favourite TV programme choices. They will create their own Perfect TV schedule, produce questions related to this new timetable and then test their peers. SMARTIES INVESTIGATION Learner focus on investigating number and frequency using a tube of Smarties. Their task is to gather data and produce a bar chart showing their findings. Learners will then take part in a speaking and listening task that requires them to extract data from other groups allowing them to be able to produce a second chart and accurately present this collective data. World Records This first resourse focuses on ‘Records set around the World’. Learners are tasked with estimating various measurements from the tallest to the heaviest, longest to shortest etc. They are then challenged to convert those amounts to an alternative form of measurement i.e. litre to pints, miles to Kilometres etc Time for a Holiday The second resouces starts with a warm up activity and tests the learner’s knowledge of Seaside towns in the UK and their locations. Great task to use on a SMART Board or in separate groups on A3 paper. It then requires them to study a series of weather graphes and answer questions to confirm they are able to read and extract the correct information. The final task involves budgeting a holiday to Newquay using a fictional scenario and an allowance of £650. Possible Extension Tasks Task 1 - Ask learners to find the location of other towns and activities. Task 2 - Extend questions to work out the Mean, Mode and Median. Task 3 - Limit Budget or change the scenario to make it more challenging. Reading Timetables This 3rd resource focuses on ‘Reading Timetables’. Learners are tasked with studying 3 examples, a Bus Timetable, a Swimming Pool Timetable and a College Session Timetable and then extracting the information required to answer the set questions and confirm understanding. The questions can be answered individually or collectively by cutting them into cards. The larger A3 versions (included) can be displayed and the group can carousel around the room. Alternatively, the questions could be called out by the tutor for a more active learning experience. Lots of scope for interpretation, the resources also included some blank question sheets so learners can create some peer to peer questioning. The Addition Workbook includes: Dominoes Challenge Dominoes (Test your friends) Roll the dice! Family Picnic & Quiz Piggy Pairs Numbers Game Against the clock Squares Count Pyramid Puzzle (easy, Medium, Hard) Colour your own sums Counting the Pennies Holiday Money Number Line Counting Let’s use Tally (Farmyard Task) Time for Bingo (Bingo & Caller cards included) he Subtraction workbook includes: Difference Dots Fruit & Vet Sale Less than 2 minutes Saturday Night Take Away Subtraction Squares (Easy - Medium - Hard) The Washing Line Lets Go Bowling Lets Bowl Game Subtraction in Space (Easy - Medium - Hard) Dice Cream Game Real Life Sums Double Decker Bus Time For Bingo The Multiplication workbook includes: Coloured Table and Sums (Easy, Harder and Hardest) King Fred the frog (Easy, Harder and Hardest) Mum’s shopping trip (Easy, Harder and Hardest) A day in the garden (Easy, Harder and Hardest) Right or Wrong (Easy, Harder and Hardest) Who has the Answer - A Card game that the whole group can play involving learner listening and calling out the correct answer. The Division Workbook includes: What is Division (intro) Coloured bookmarks to use as revision Sums (Easy, Trickier and More Difficult) Joe and Beth Balloon trivia Animal Division problems (Easy and More difficult) Joe’s Smudged Homework Sum Search I Have Who Has (a 30 card Division based Card game where each learner try not to break the chain) Feedback is Key and we value your positive comments and constructive criticism. Post a review and we will send you another singular resource at the same value of your choice for FREE! This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com