Research and statistics

These reports review how GCSE and A level qualification providers are chosen and how the qualifications market might change due to reform.

• Document type: Research
• Organisation: Ofqual
• Updated: 26 February 2015

Research into the the effectiveness of the linked pair of GCSEs in mathematics in increasing pupil participation in maths beyond GCSE level.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Organisation: Department for Education
• Updated: 26 March 2014

A review of controlled assessment, its place in GCSEs and whether it is fit for purpose.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Part of a collection: GCSE, AS and A level reforms
• Organisation: Ofqual
• Updated: 11 June 2013

This brief summarises the differences in learning maths using a single GCSE or 2 linked GSCEs.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Organisation: Department for Education
• Updated: 11 June 2013

This research evaluates the pilot of the linked pair of GCSEs in mathematics that run until December 2013.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Part of a collection: Pilot of the linked pair of GCSEs in mathematics
• Organisation: Department for Education
• Updated: 27 September 2012

Interim findings from the third round of fieldwork and statistical analysis of summer 2011 examination data.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Part of a collection: Pilot of the linked pair of GCSEs in mathematics
• Organisation: Department for Education
• Updated: 26 April 2012

This report presents findings from an independent evaluation of the changes made to A levels and GCSEs.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Organisation: Department for Education
• Updated: 30 March 2012

Report looking at the centres and students who took part in the linked pair of GCSEs in mathematics.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Part of a collection: Pilot of the linked pair of GCSEs in mathematics
• Organisation: Department for Education
• Updated: 22 December 2011

Report summarising the response to the call for evidence for the national curriculum review for England.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Organisation: Department for Education
• Updated: 19 December 2011

Report looking at the curricula of high-performing jurisdictions, in order to inform the development of the new national curriculum.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Organisation: Department for Education
• Updated: 19 December 2011

This report looks at a number of recommendations for changes to the national curriculum and aims to generate public debate.

• Document type: Independent report
• Organisation: Department for Education
• Updated: 19 December 2011

Report presenting data that looks at the potential issues associated with early GCSE entry.

• Document type: Research and analysis
• Organisation: Department for Education
• Updated: 14 November 2011