Policy paper

16 to 18 core maths qualifications

A policy statement on the introduction of level 3 maths qualifications for post-16 students who do not progress into AS/A level maths.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 6 January 2014
• Last updated: 16 April 2014
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  1. 16 April 2014

     Removed link to project funding application form, as applications closed on 9 April 2014.

  2. 5 March 2014

     Added information about how to apply for the core maths early adopter teaching projects funding.

  3. 6 January 2014

     First published.

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

This publication was withdrawn on 7 July 2014

This publication has been replaced by the Core maths qualifications: technical guidance

Documents

Introduction of 16 to 18 core maths qualifications

PDF, 200 KB, 11 pages

Details

This document sets out the purpose, design process and characteristics of core maths qualifications, including expectations of:

• size
• content
• grading
• assessment

and an outline timetable for qualification development and accreditation.