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New GCE criteria for mathematics and further mathematics

Wednesday, 07 January 2009 12:57

Following the QCA’s publications of proposals, which we reported on in December, consultations are now underway with the professional and subject associations.

New GCSEs in mathematics

Wednesday, 07 January 2009 12:54

In December, the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) announced the pilot of two mathematics GCSEs, which would be taken together as a ‘twinned pair’. The pilot will begin in September 2010 and will run alongside an updated single GCSE in mathematics, modified to reflect the new national curriculum and the introduction of functional skills.

Primary curriculum review

Wednesday, 07 January 2009 12:33

Sir Jim Rose’s interim report was published in December.

2007 TIMSS survey

Wednesday, 07 January 2009 12:29

In the 2007 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), administered to samples of students in year 5 (10 year olds) and year 9 (14 year olds), England’s scores are in the top seven of participating countries for all four tests.