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Sample Assessment Materials
Functional Skills
English: Reading and
Writing
Entry Level 3
Functional Skills English - Reading
Entry 3
Fill in your name, date of birth and registration number in the boxes below.
Surname: Other Names:
Gateway Qualifications registration number: DOB:
Centre Name:
My signature confirms that I will not discuss the content of this assessment with anyone.
Signature:
Task Task
Date of sitting Date of sitting
Total Total
Pass Mark 16 Total Mark of both tasks /20 Pass/Fail
Tutor signature
General guidance for the conduct of controlled assessment reading
tasks
All assessments must be taken under controlled conditions. This means that the
learner must be supervised at all times during the assessment.
Learners must be provided with a suitably quiet, undisturbed location, with adequate
heating and lighting. The accommodation normally used by learners may be used for
assessment. There is no need to remove posters, displays or materials containing
information relevant to what is being assessed. However, materials should not
provide a prepared answer to the task.
There is a choice of tasks for reading. Learners must complete two tasks. They may
complete any two of the six tasks provided. This will enable centres to choose tasks
appropriate for their learners. Centres must not change the reading tasks; this
includes the texts and questions. The two tasks do not need to be completed in the
same session.
If the assessment takes place over more than one session, learners’ materials must
be collected in at the end of each session, stored securely and handed back at the
beginning of the next session. The completed assessment record sheets and
assessment evidence must be retained at the end of the controlled assessment
sessions for verification purposes.
Learners with agreed particular requirements, in relation to their mode of learning or
assessment, can have their usual support, unless this compromises the outcome of
the assessment. Those providing assistance should refer to appropriate access
regulations detailed in the specification.
Learners may have access to a dictionary.
Tutors/assessors may read/explain the rubrics on the tasks but not the texts or
questions. Assessors must not interpret the words for learners.
Before learners begin the controlled assessment tasks, tutors should help learners
become familiar with the various words and phrases used on the paper for example
”put a tick in the correct box”, “complete the sentence”.
Learners have 45 minutes to complete the two tasks.
Guidance for learners
The following information should be read/given to learners before each controlled
assessment session begins. If the tasks are spread over more than one session tutors
should repeat the information.
Read each question carefully.
Make sure you know what to do before you start to write your answers. Ask your tutor
if you are not sure.
Write your answers in the spaces provided after each question.
Use a pen with blue or black ink.
Some questions must be answered with a tick in the box.
If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box you have used
and then mark your new answer with a tick.
You may use a dictionary.
You should answer every question.
There are 12 marks for each task.
Check your answers carefully at the end.
Two sample tasks have been provided
Sample Task 1 – New Job
Text A
Rianna is looking for a job. She sees this advert.
IT Solutions
Office Assistant needed
Suitable for first job applicants
We are looking for an efficient person to work as an assistant in our office team.
We are a small company supporting schools, colleges, and people at home with
their IT problems. We help our customers to select the best software and carry
out computer repairs at excellent prices.
We are based in Ealing with easy access to the whole of London.
Office hours are Monday to Friday 8.30-5.00.
Duties
Supporting the team
Booking visits to schools and colleges
Checking orders for software etc.
Skills
Good teamwork skills
Computer skills
Good telephone manner
To apply please email your CV to the manager of IT Solutions at
Text A
Answer these questions. You do not need to use full sentences.
1) What job is being advertised?
(1 mark)
2) Name one kind of customer IT Solutions works with.
(1 mark)
3) Name one service they offer.
(1 mark)
4) Which duty would involve talking to people on the phone?
(1 mark)
5) Name one of the skills required.
(1 mark)
6) How can you apply for the job?
(1 mark)
Total 6 marks
Text B
Rianna gets the job and her college principal writes her a reference.
Greenways College
London Road
London
SW 11 X12
30 June 2016
To: The Manager, IT Solutions
Dear Mr Smith
Re: Rianna Lewis
In response to your letter of 28 June, I am writing to give you information about
Rianna Lewis. I am the Principal at Greenways College. Rianna has been a
student here for two years.
Rianna has been studying maths, English, ICT, art, business studies and
geography. She is very hardworking. We expect her to do well in her exams.
She has had two work experience placements: one in a local office for two weeks
and one in an art shop in town for one week. Both employers gave her very good
reports and commented on her excellent communication skills. Rianna also took
part in our enterprise week and showed very good teamwork skills in this.
Rianna’s time-keeping is excellent. She is a pleasure to have in the college. I can
recommend her to you for the post of office assistant in your company.
Yours sincerely
L Brown
Laurence Brown
Principal
Text B
Answer these questions. You do not need to use sentences.
7) How long has Rianna been at Greenways College?
(1 mark)
8) Name one subject Rianna is doing at the college.
(1 mark)
9) Give 2 pieces of information about Rianna’s work experience that are
mentioned in the letter.
(2 marks)
10) What did Rianna do that showed her teamwork skills?
(1 mark)
11)
Tick the correct box
Overall Mr Brown says
a) Rianna will be good at the new job
b) Rianna doesn’t have the right skills for the job
the job
c) He will not recommend Rianna
(1 mark)
Total 6 marks
Sample Task 2 – Fitness Centre
Matt reads this leaflet
Well4Life fitness centre opening next month!
Come to our open day and try our fantastic facilities
16th January from 9am
Enjoy the benefits of our modern fully equipped gym, swimming pool and steam rooms.
We offer classes in yoga, Zumba and Pilates and lots more.
Relax in our café afterwards - no charge for Wi-Fi.
For children there is a fully staffed crèche and swimming classes after school. During our first week we have lots of special offers!
Free daytime swimming
10% off all classes
20% off monthly membership
For more information –
go to our website www. Well4Life.com or phone us on 01234 655790
Answer these questions. You do not need to use sentences.
1) What is the leaflet advertising?
(1 mark) 2) What can you get for free in the café?
(1 mark) 3) What is there for children? Give 2 details.
(2 marks) 4) When will the special offers be available?
(1 mark) 5) What is the discount for membership?
(1 mark)
Total 6 marks
Text B
Read the email Matt sends to his friend Casey
From: Matt Jones
To: Casey Bennett
Subject: New gym in town
Hi Casey
How are you? Guess what? I have just joined a fantastic new gym. It is called
Well4Life and it has just opened in the centre of town, next to the old shopping
centre.
It is really big and modern with loads of facilities. You would really love the pool and
steam room! I got there at 9.30 and it was already really busy. I have joined for 6
months to see how it goes, but I got a really good discount.
The café has amazing food too with really good vegetarian options. The cakes
looked great as well. They are all home-made. I even had time for a coffee before
getting back to college.
You should go and check it out this week as the special offers end on Friday.
See you soon!
Matt
5) Why is Matt emailing Casey?
(1 mark)
6) What was the gym like when Matt arrived?
(1 mark)
7) How long has he joined for?
(1 mark)
8) Name 2 things Matt thinks are good about the café.
(2 marks)
9) Why does he tell Casey to visit this week?
(1 mark)
Total 6 marks
General Marking Guidance and Assessment Principles
Assessors should apply the mark schemes positively. Learners must be
rewarded for what they have shown they can do.
Assessors should mark according to the mark scheme
Assessors should always award full marks if these are deserved, ie if the
answer matches the mark scheme. Half marks may not be awarded.
Where assessors are required to make a judgement for example in short
answer questions, examples will be provided of possible answers that may be
credited.
Responses that are correct but outside the box may be credited.
Learners will not be penalised for incorrect spelling as long as meaning is
clear.
Text A Mark Scheme and Guidance
Question Correct Answer Marks Available Marks
Awarded
1. Office assistant 1 mark
2. One from
schools/colleges/people at
home
1 mark
3. One from select
software/replace IT
systems/repair computers
1 mark
4. Booking visits (to schools and
colleges)
1 mark
5. One from teamwork
skills/computer skills/good
telephone manner
1 mark
6. Send/CV (to manager) 1 mark
Total Marks Available 6 marks
Text B Mark Scheme and Guidance
Question Correct Answer Marks Available Marks
Awarded
7. Two years 1 mark
8. One from English/ICT/Art/
Business Studies/Geography
1 mark
9. 2 weeks/in a (local) office, 1
week/in an (art) shop
2 marks
10. (took part in the college)
enterprise week
1 mark
11. a) – Jane will be good at the
job
1 mark
Total Marks Available 6 marks
Task 2
Text A
Question Correct Answer Marks Available Marks
Awarded
1. a (new) fitness centre/
Well4life
1 mark
2 Wi-Fi 1 mark
3. crèche and swimming classes 2 marks
4. in the first week 1 mark
5. 20% 1 mark
Total Marks Available 6 marks
Text B
Question Correct Answer Marks Available Marks
Awarded
6. to tell her about/recommend
the (new) fitness centre/gym
1 mark
7 (very) busy 1 mark
8. 6 months 1 mark
9. 2 from – amazing food
/vegetarian options /
cakes/homemade food
2 marks
10. (special) offer ends on Friday 1 mark
Total Marks Available 6 marks
E3 Task A Reading Skill Standards Coverage
Read and understand the purpose and content of straightforward texts that explain,
inform and recount information
Criterion Description Coverage (Task/question)
1a Understand the main points of texts. Text A Question 1
Text B Question 11
1b Obtain specific information through detailed
reading.
Text A Questions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Text B Questions 7, 8, 9, 10
1c Use organisational features to locate
information.
Text A Questions 4, 5,
headings
Text B Questions 7, 8, 9, 10
paragraphs
1d Read and understand texts in different
formats using strategies / techniques
appropriate to the task.
Text A Advertisement
Text B Formal letter
E3 Task B Skill Standards Coverage
Read and understand the purpose and content of straightforward texts that explain, inform
and recount information
Criterion Description Coverage (Task/question)
1a Understand the main points of texts. Text A Question 1
Text B Question 6
1b Obtain specific information through detailed
reading.
Text A Questions 2, 3, 4, 5
Text B Questions 7, 8, 9, 10
1c Use organisational features to locate
information.
Text A Questions 2, 3, 5,
bullets
Text B Questions 7, 8, 9
paragraphs
1d Read and understand texts in different
formats using strategies / techniques
appropriate to the task.
Text A Advertisement
Text B email
English - Writing
Entry 3
Fill in your name, date of birth and registration number in the boxes below.
Surname: Other Names:
Gateway Qualifications registration number: DOB:
Centre Name:
My signature confirms that I will not discuss the content of this assessment with anyone.
Signature:
Record Sheet: Entry Level 3 English Writing
Task Task
Date of sitting Date of sitting
Planning Planning
Content Content
Punctuation Punctuation
Spelling Spelling
Grammar Grammar
Total Total
Pass Mark 16 Total Mark of both tasks /24 Pass/Fail
Tutor signature
General guidance for the conduct of controlled assessment writing
tasks
All assessments must be taken under controlled conditions. This means that the
learner must be supervised at all times during the assessment.
Learners must be provided with a suitably quiet, undisturbed location, with adequate
heating and lighting. The accommodation normally used by learners may be used for
assessment. There is no need to remove posters, displays or materials containing
information relevant to what is being assessed. However, materials should not
provide a prepared answer to the task.
There is a choice of tasks for writing. Learners must complete two tasks. They may
complete any two of the six tasks provided. This will enable centres to choose tasks
appropriate for their learners. The two tasks do not need to be completed in the same
session.
The tasks have been designed in a way that enables centres to adapt them to meet
local needs. This means that centres may adapt the context of a task. For example
centres may changes locations, names and type of events but not the purpose or
audience of a task. Where centres adapt a task they must use the mark scheme
provided by Gateway Qualifications.
If the assessment takes place over more than one session, learners’ materials must
be collected in at the end of each session, stored securely and handed back at the
beginning of the next session. The completed assessment record sheets and
assessment evidence must be retained at the end of the controlled assessment for
verification purposes.
Learners with agreed particular requirements, in relation to their mode of learning or
assessment, can have their usual support, unless this compromises the outcome of
the assessment. Those providing assistance should refer to appropriate access
regulations detailed in the specification.
Learners may have access to a dictionary.
Tutors/assessors may read/explain the rubrics on the tasks and explain any difficult
words in stimulus material by paraphrasing or redefining. However, they must not
suggest responses to the tasks.
Before learners begin the controlled assessment tasks, tutors should help learners
become familiar with the various words and phrases used on the paper for example
“Fill in the form”. You must write in full sentences.
Learners have 45 minutes to complete the two tasks.
Guidance for learners
The following information should be read/ given to learners before each controlled
assessment session begins. If the tasks are spread over more than one session tutors
should repeat the information.
Read each question carefully.
Make sure you know what to do before to start to write your answers. Ask your tutor if
you are not sure.
Write your answers in the spaces provided for each task.
Use a pen with blue or black ink.
You may use a dictionary.
You must answer two tasks.
There are 12 marks for each task.
Check your work carefully at the end of each task.
Remember to use capital letters and full stops where you need to.
Tutors should also explain to learners that the suggested number of words for each task is
for guidance and they will not be penalised for answers which are longer or shorter. They
must cover all the points given in the task.
Two sample tasks have been provided
Sample Task A - Volunteering
You want to become a volunteer in your local area. Complete the section on the form
that asks you to write:
What sort of work you would like to do. (3 types)
Why you think you would be a good volunteer. (3 details)
How much time you can spare and when you are free.
Write between 70 and 80 words
Plan and draft your writing before you write your final response.
Write complete sentences using joining words (conjunctions) e.g. and, as, but, or.
Check your spellings.
Use capital letters, full stops and question marks where you need to.
Write your plan and draft here:
Complete this section of the form with information about you and why you
want to volunteer for us:
(12 Marks)
Sample Task B – Film Review
You have just seen a film you really enjoyed and decide to write a review on
the cinema website.
Write:
What the film is called and what it is about
What you liked about the film
Who you would recommend it to and why
Write between 70 and 80 words
Plan and draft your writing before you write your final response. Marks are available for planning.
Write complete sentences using joining words (conjunctions) e.g. and, as, but, or.
Check your spellings.
Use capital letters, full stops and question marks where you need to.
Write your plan and draft here:
Write your review here:
(12 Marks)
General Marking Guidance and Assessment Principles
Assessors should apply the mark schemes positively. Learners must be rewarded
for what they have shown they can do.
Assessors should mark according to the mark scheme.
Assessors should always award full marks if these are deserved, ie if the answer
matches the mark scheme. Half marks may not be awarded.
There is a suggested word count for each task. Learners will not be penalised for
responses which are longer or shorter than the suggested number of words. It is the
quality not the quantity of work that affects the assessment outcomes. Assessors
must judge whether learners have met the relevant assessment criteria.
The pass mark for the two tasks is 16 marks
Entry 3 Writing mark scheme
This grid must be applied to each task separately. 12 marks are available for
each task.
Planning
Clear and organised planning to support final response e.g. headings/bullets with ideas; corrected spellings etc.
2 marks
Planning not always clear, lacks organisation 1 mark
Little or no planning 0 marks
Content
Candidate clearly sequences the information required logically using words and phrases appropriate at Entry 3
3 marks
Candidate sequences most of information required using words and phrases appropriate at Entry 3. Sometimes lacks clarity
2 marks
Candidate produces some relevant pieces of information using words and phrases appropriate at Entry 3.
1 mark
Insufficient information or no information worthy of credit 0 marks
Punctuation
Candidate uses punctuation (capital letters, full stops, question marks and exclamation marks as appropriate) correctly throughout with only one or two minor errors.
2 marks
Candidate uses punctuation mostly correctly but errors occur. 1 mark
Common punctuation rarely or not used correctly. 0 marks
Spelling
Common and familiar words at Entry 3 are spelt correctly with only an occasional error
2 marks
Most personal and familiar words are spelt correctly. Spelling errors do not impede communication
1 mark
Spelling errors are such that communication is not achieved 0 marks
Grammar
Candidate uses basic grammar correctly including appropriate verb tenses and subject verb agreement
3 marks
Candidate uses basic grammar mostly correctly with most verb tenses and subject verb agreement correct
2 marks
Errors in basic grammar including verb tenses and subject verb agreement, but overall communication is mostly unimpeded
1 mark
Grammatical errors are such that communication is not achieved 0 marks
The pass mark for the two tasks is 16
Entry 3 Writing Skill Standards Coverage
Write text with some adaptation to the intended audience
Criterion Description Coverage (Task/question)
1a Plan, draft and organise writing. Task A and B
2 marks x2
1b Sequence writing logically and clearly. Task A and B
2 marks x3
1c Use basic grammar including appropriate
verb tense and subject verb agreement.
Task A and B
2 marks x3
1d Check work for accuracy including
spelling.
Task A and B
(overall and as part of
planning)
