We offer an extensive range of engaging resource that are proven to educate learners of various ages and abilities. Our catalogue of workbooks cover an array of subjects including Functional Skills, Maths, English, ICT, Retail, Employability, Social Development and Tutorials.
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We offer an extensive range of engaging resource that are proven to educate learners of various ages and abilities. Our catalogue of workbooks cover an array of subjects including Functional Skills, Maths, English, ICT, Retail, Employability, Social Development and Tutorials.
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These worksheets have been designed and proven to challenge and assess learners ICT knowledge and capabilities using a functional approach. The tasks engage all and promote creativity and individuality.
This particular worksheet focuses familiarising learners with the Microsoft PowerPoint. The task requires learners to research, plan and pitch their ideal Festival event. They will then present their idea to others using the PowerPoint platform.
It is available to download as a PDF file however an editable Word version is available just message me for this format.
This series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546)
The qualification itself comprises many units, all of which require an assessment to present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered, which can be assessed and then signed off.
The workbook can be delivered as individual worksheets or as a final assignment that would typically follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular instalment in the series focuses on Career Progression and covers the following criteria.
1.1 define the meaning of environment
1.2 define the meaning of environmental awareness.
2.1 list issues that affect the local environment
2.2 list issues that affect the wider environment.
3.1 outline ways to address environmental issues
3.2 identify ways to raise awareness of environmental issues.
Other Units are available on TES and within the SmartBooks Resource Shop
This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available; feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
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These resources have been created for those delivering the Digital Functional Skills Qualification at Entry Level which replaced the current Functional Skills ICT Qualification from 31st of July 2023. The DFSQ’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 is made up of 5 Module and broken down into a series of units.
The unit workbooks include various challenges, activities and tasks to prove learners understanding. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered which can be signed off.
Module 1 - Using devices and handling information
Unit - 1.4 Carry Out Searches online
This resource includes:
Task 1 - Learners are required to find the answers to find the answers to 18 general knowledge questions using the World Wide Web. This can be an individual or group timed challenge. All answers will be officially checked with any incorrect answers incurring a 10 second penalty.
Task 2 - Learners will become familiar with the most commonly asked online questions. They will guess using ‘first word’ criteria and then carry out a search to find the ‘most popular’ based on the most current data.
Task 3 - Learners will learn how to take a screenshot using different digital devices, put this into practice and attach the evidence.
Task 4 - Learners will demonstrate how to carry out a variety of searches online. They are required to plan a fictional holiday following specific guidelines and meeting certain criteria.
Extension Activity – Learners to continue with Task 4 and carry out two further searches based around the weather and reviews of their chosen destination and accommodation.
Also included in this resource is a Skills and Knowledge checklist to be completed before and after delivery of this unit.
These resources have been created for those delivering the Digital Functional Skills Qualification at Entry Level which replaced 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 is made up of 5 Module and broken down into a series of units.
The unit workbooks include various challenges, activities and tasks to prove learners understanding. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered which can be signed off.
This resource covers:
Module 1 - Using devices and handling information
Unit - 1.9 Apply a solution to solve a simple technical problem.
This resource includes:
Task 1 – An introductory to how troubleshooting can help resolve digital device issues without immediately seeking professional help. Learners will reorder 9 potential fixes (troubleshooting steps) in a logical order.
Task 2 – Revisiting 4 of the real-life dilemmas from Unit 8, learners will research and record a series of suitable troubleshooting steps for each. An example has been given.
Task 3 - Learners will become familiar with 10 common error messages that appear on-screen when there is a problem. They will fill in the missing words while gaining an understanding of what each of them mean.
Task 4 - Learners to take part in a multiple-choice quiz in pairs or independently, followed by a group discussion based on everyone’s answers.
Extension Activity – Learners have the opportunity to continue Task 2 and find solutions for the remaining 4 dilemmas form Unit 8.
Tutor Answers are included for all 4 tasks.
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.
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.
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 1 - Using devices and handling information - Unit 1.6. Use files to read and store information (including creating a file, opening a file, reading information from a file, editing a file, saving a file).
This resource includes:
Task 1 - Learners to gain an understanding of digital files, how they work, what are their main functions and the benefits and advantages of compared to traditional physical documents. (Answers to Task included)
Task 2 - Learners will become familiar with 7 of the most common digital file types and are asked to break each down with a clear description and research reasons we may need to use them. (guidance to Task included)
Task 3 - Learners will look at the impact of the digital age and how we operate now in comparison with only a few years back. They will also become familiar with new and older forms of technology.
Task 4 & 5 - Is a basic introduction into some of the skills they will be required to demonstrate in Module 2 (resources will be available in 2024).
In ‘Task4’ they will use Microsoft WORD to open an existing Text Document, edit it following a series of instructions, save the document and print off as evidence. Learners will need to access Word Doc – ‘SB Football Rules - WORD File - To be Edited’. Both this and a completed example are included with download.
In ‘Task 5’Learners will access a JPEG File and use Microsoft Photo Viewer or Paint 3D to edit it however they want using the tools available within the software. They will need to save the amended image, print it off and attach to the workbook as evidence. Learners will need to access ‘SB Sunrise - JPEG File - To be Edited’. Both this and a completed example are included with download.
Task 6 – Learners can now demonstrate their new knowledge to open, create, edit and save a digital file. They can use any off the 7 file types looked at in the unit. They will need to print off their work as evidence and could also share with the group.
Also includes a Skills and Knowledge Checklist and Glossary with key words for learners to complete.
Module 1 - Using devices and handling information - Unit - 1.7 - Use files and folders to organise and retrieve information (including local and remote storage).
This resource includes:
Task 1 – An introductory discussion where learners are to identify areas of their life they like to keep organised and share opinions on the benefits mirroring this good practice in their digital world.
Task 2 - Learners will become familiar folder hierarchy and the importance of categorising and naming main folders as part of this process.
Task 3 - Learners will demonstrate they can structure folders sub folders and files correctly using cut out templates. The challenge can be undertaken, individually, in pairs or groups and even timed for an element of competition. (Tutor Answers included)
Task 4 - Learners will determine 5 authentic and 5 misleading tips for Digital Housekeeping. (Tutor Answers included)
Task 5 - Learner will follow 6 mini tasks to demonstrate their ability of knowledge gained so far. The tutor will observe and using a witness checklist, sign off each one completed task.
Task 6 – Learners to read/discuss the statements that describe remote and local storage and match the correct benefits and considerations from the list.
They will also need to recognise 3 main cloud serve providers.
Task 7 - The last task requires learners to put the knowledge gained from this unit into practice and implement a thorough and efficient tidy up on their digital devices i.e. phone tablet, pc laptop etc.
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 1 - Using devices and handling information - Unit - 1.8 - Know when there is a problem with a device or software and know the difference between system errors.
This resource includes:
Task 1 – An introductory discussion where learners are to share experiences of things that have gone wrong, and frustrations caused when using any type of digital device. Learner will then uncover other common malfunction using images.
Task 2 - Learners will become familiar the difference between User and System errors and give 2 examples for each.
Task 3 – Learners will demonstrate their understanding by looking at 10 scenarios that all portray real life problems and identifying whether it is a system error, user error or a combination of both.
Task 4 & 5 - Learners will determine 5 common viruses from the images and Research the characteristics, functions and how each virus operates. They will add this information to the table.
A Guided answer sheet is included for Tasks 1,4 &5
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 1 - Using devices and handling information - Unit - 1.9 Apply a solution to solve a simple technical problem.
This resource includes:
Task 1 – An introductory to how troubleshooting can help resolve digital device issues without immediately seeking professional help. Learners will reorder 9 potential fixes (troubleshooting steps) in a logical order.
Task 2 – Revisiting 4 of the real-life dilemmas from Unit 8, learners will research and record a series of suitable troubleshooting steps for each. An example has been given.
Task 3 - Learners will become familiar with 10 common error messages that appear on-screen when there is a problem. They will fill in the missing words while gaining an understanding of what each of them mean.
Task 4 - Learners to take part in a multiple-choice quiz in pairs or independently, followed by a group discussion based on everyone’s answers.
Extension Activity – Learners have the opportunity to continue Task 2 and find solutions for the remaining 4 dilemmas form Unit 8.
Tutor Answers are included for all 4 tasks.
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.
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.
This series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546)
The qualification itself is made up of many Units all of which require assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes and can be used as a Final Assignment. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered and can be assessed easily and then signed off.
These can be completed by the individual learners as a final assignment or as a group if delivered as a workbook and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular installment in the series focuses on helping the learner plan for progression by understanding their programme and the facilities and support available and by being able to recognise and build on personal stengths.
Learner outcomes are as follows;
1 Understand own study or training programme
2 Know the facilities & support available in the college
3 Recognise personal strengths (skills, qualities and attitudes) needed for learning and work
4 Agree an action plan for self-improvement
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the SmartBooks Resource Shop
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.
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These worksheets have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge, creativity, individuality and embed valuable functional skills. The resource can be used effectively in Tutorials or English or ICT sessions .
This Smartbook focus on the importance of Time Management and subtly embeds many of the Functional skills required for assessment in English, Maths and ICT.
Tasks include:
• Identifying and essential and non-essential activities we need to fit into our daily lives.
• How to prioritise areas of our lives in order of importance.
• Becoming familiar with the many tools available to help us organise better and save time.
• An activity where learners have to breakdown their own time within a typical week.
• Transferring that information on to an electronic table that visually shows where their time is spent and highlights bad habits, area to address and may even encourage a change in routine.
The resource includes an adaptable WORD Doc Template that the tutor can email or print of for the last task.
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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
This series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546)
The qualification itself is made up of many Units all of which require assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes and can be used as a Final Assignment. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered and can be assessed easily and then signed off.
These can be completed by the individual learners as a final assignment or as a group if delivered as a workbook and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular instalment in the series focuses on the importance of Career Planning and making applications and covers the following criteria.
Level 1- UNIT 405- Career Planning and making applications
Be able to choose a suitable career pathway
Be able to identify a suitable job, training programme or course
Understand how to prepare a Curriculum Vitae
Understand how candidates are selected for interview
Be able to apply for a job, training placement or course
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the SmartBooks Resource Shop
This series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546)
The qualification itself is made up of many Units all of which require assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes and can be used as a Final Assignment. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered and can be assessed easily and then signed off.
These can be completed by the individual learners as a final assignment or as a group if delivered as a workbook and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular installment in the series focuses on helping the learner to prepare for an interview and includes a mock interview activity.
Learning Outcomes
1 Know how to prepare for an interview
1.1 research:
A. the company B. its values C. its impact on the community D. the job role
1.2 prepare answers to a given set of questions that are likely to be asked in the interview
1.3 prepare questions to ask in the interview based on research
1.4 describe different interview techniques
1.5 describe how to seek clarity from the interviewer about questions asked
1.6 collate any documents that may be asked for at interview
1.7 describe the route and means of transport to take to attend the interview on time.
2 Be able to present and perform well at an interview
2.1 dress appropriately and display good personal hygiene for the
interview
2.2 use appropriate means of non-verbal communication such as
body language and facial expressions during the interview
2.3 take part in an interview activity
2.4 give clear, straightforward answers to the questions asked
2.5 prepare a short presentation for use at an interview
3 Be able to review own performance at an interview
3.1 describe aspects of the interview that went well
3.2 describe one aspect of the interview that did not go well
3.3 plan actions to improve performance at future interviews.
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the SmartBooks Resource Shop
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.
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This 4 Workbook Bundle Pack has been designed and proven to challenge and assess learners understanding of the knowledge required of them to achieve a Functional Skills Maths Certificate at Entry level.
The workbooks include various tasks and activities that to suit learners of all ages and varied abilities in preparing them for their up and coming assessment. The resources have been very successful with keys stage 1 and 2 and with SEN/LLDD learners of all ages.
These particular workbooks primarily focus on 4 areas, Addition, Subtraction Multiplication and Division and can be easily adapted to stretch abilities of learners working at a higher level. Word versions are available and feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksED@outlook.com
The Addition installment 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)
and the 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)
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These worksheets have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge, creativity, individuality and embed valuable functional skills. The resource can be used effectively in Tutorials or English sessions .
The resource focuses on visiting the UK town of Newquay.
It requires learners to demonstrate various English skills and subtly embeds many of the Functional skills required for assessment and is broken down into the following tasks:
Task 1 - Learners will read a promotional text taken from an online site and then rewrite paragraphs in their own words.
Task 2 - Using 3 words, learners will describe 8 pictures that will be used in the next task.
Task 3 - Learners will write a postcard to a family or friend telling them about their holiday in Newquay including words from the last task.
Task 4 - Either using a PC or hand-drawn learners will create a Bus Stop poster to promote visiting the town of Newquay.
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These worksheets have been designed and proven to educate learners on various foods and recipes while promoting creativity and individuality.
This particular unit of work includes a selection of engaging theory tasks and a practical cooking session.
The Practical Element requires learners to pair up and follow a method to cook a Pork Stir fry which can be adapted to taste or to consider intolrances, allegies and dietry choice.
They then can complete a written evaluation which includes guided questioning. Any photographs taken during the practical will be attached as additional evidence.
Finally, a Tutor/Teacher can give feedback and promote target setting in areas needing improvement, i.e. confidence, communication, timing, focus etc.
This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available, so please feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
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These series of resources has been created for those Teaching and Studying the Pearson BTEC Workskills Certificate.
The qualification itself is made up of over 100 Units and each unit requires assessment that can present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Final Assignment Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes.
These concluding assignments can be completed by the individual learner and would normally follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular installment in the series focuses on the importance or producing an effective and successful CV and covers the following criteria.
UNIT 4 - Skills and Qualities For Employability
Know skills and qualities needed for different workplace activities
Know skills and qualities needed for a job of personal interest
Plan to develop own skills and qualities for a chosen job
A Fully editable WORD DOC version is available if required.
Other Units in this series are available on TES and within the Grainge_Ed Resource Shop
These worksheets have been designed and proven to challenge and assess learners ICT knowledge and capabilities using a functional approach. The tasks engage all and promote creativity and individuality.
This particular worksheet focuses on a task that requires learners to demonstrate their capabilities of exploring a chosen country using online resources to research and then transfer their investigations into a presentation that will educate both their peers and tutor. They will then present their findings using the PowerPoint platform.
This resource is available to download as a PDF file however an editable Word version is available just message me for this format.
This transition pack has been put together to allow you as a Teacher/ tutor to gather information about new learners that will be joining your provision at the beginning of a new curriculum year and for the learners to become familiar with the college/school, the course and how things are going to look before they start.
It includes various assessment tasks and activities than can be used very effectively in the classroom during a transition or induction process. Alternatively it can be posted to learners for them to complete at home, they can then send it back to their provisions Teacher/Tutor. pack
The files includes an editable template that can be adapted to your own establishment and an example pack that has been successfully used by a Local College.
It is broken down into various tasks, activities and information.
About the course/Programme
An example Timetable
Learner Profile Page
Functional Skills assessment
• Maths Task
• English Activity
• ICT Challenge
Hopes and Fears
Learner Questions
Parents/Carers Questions
The course in Pictures (previous picture of learners taking part in fun and engaging activities)
Conclusion and Contact Details.
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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
This series of resources have been created for those Teaching and Studying the City & Guilds Employability Skills Award/Certificate/Diploma (5546)
The qualification itself comprises many units, all of which require an assessment to present evidence and demonstrate that all learning outcomes have been met.
These Workbooks include various challenges, activities and tests to prove learners understanding and collate the evidence required to confirm they have met all outcomes. Each page has a header that includes the individual outcomes covered, which can be assessed and then signed off.
The workbook can be delivered as individual worksheets or as a final assignment that would typically follow 2 - 3 sessions of underpinning knowledge, group activities, research tasks and relevant delivery.
This particular instalment in the series focuses on understanding the many benfits that come from alternatives to paid workl and covers the following criteria.
1.1 identify alternatives to paid work.
2.1 list sources of information about alternatives to paid work.
2.2 give examples of national organisations associated with alternatives to paid work
2.3 give examples of groups and services that are alternatives to paid work in the local area.
3.1 outline the skills and qualities that could be gained from alternatives to paid work.
3.2 state how skills and qualities gained from alternatives to paid work could help in other areas of life.
Other Units are available on TES and within the SmartBooks Resource Shop
This resource is available to download as a PDF file. Word versions are available; feel free to message me directly for these formats at SmartbooksEd@outlook.com.
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The 4th instalment in a series of resources centered on and around the Retail industry They can be in adapted to suit a range of learner styles and levels and can be delivered individually, as worksheets or collectively as a final assignment.
This particular series focuses on Teamwork and includes the following:
What is Teamwork
Prioritising Tasks
Communication Breakdowns
Conflict within a team
Benefits of Teamwork
Communication Types
Body Language
Two way Communication
Team Scenario Task
Humour in the Workplace
Teamwork Roles
Recruitment Task
Timed Wordsearch
Series Recap
Series 1, 2 and 4 available at the TES Smartbooks Shop
Look out for the FLASHCARD Resource that accompanies the Smartbooks Retail Series of Workbooks.
The resource is in PDF Format but also available as a fully editable Word doc by request.n
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.
The unit workbooks include 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 resource covers:
Module 2 - Creating and Editing - 2.3 - Combine different types of information (including text, graphics, images) for a given purpose.
This resource includes:
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.
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.
This Flashcard series is focused on UK Road Signs and can be used as an effective revision resource for all those studying for the UK Driving theory test. They can also be used as a standalone classroom activity to familiarise students of all ages with UK road signs.
They are fully editable resource and available to download as a PDF file or WORD doc. They can be in adapted to suit a range of learner styles and levels.
They should on printed on card (preferably) double-sided and then cut out and used in any way that best compliments your own teaching style.
Flashcards are proven as an effective method in assisting learning and ensuring it is taking place. They embrace a wonderful mental process called ‘Active Recall’ and can be used in various ways such as:
• Recapping knowledge – As a starter activity related to the previous lesson.
• Refreshing knowledge - Incorporating them randomly in any lesson.
• Revising for exams - Confirming the knowledge required for assessment.
• Embedding both Maths & English.
• Embracing Equal Opportunities & Diversity.
• Creating new knowledge – The possibilities are endless.
FLASHCARDS Series - Driving Theory 1 ROAD SIGNS now available and can be bought together for a bundle price of £4.49
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These worksheets have been designed and proven to educate learners on a variety of subjects that will enhance knowledge, creativity, individuality and embed valuable functional skills. The resource can be used effectively in Tutorials or English sessions .
These particular worksheets focus on reading an article based on the growing Seagull problem in the UK and requires learners to demonstrate various English skills and subtly embeds many of the Functional skills required for assessment.
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