Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. The Mathematics Landscape

Overview Version 2.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Revision of National Curriculum – September 2014 Revision of GCSE – September 2015 GCSE reforms – modular to linear – June 2014 Performance Table changes – 2014 Post 16 mathematics changes - ?

Timeline for GCSE changes Version 2.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. September 2012: First teaching of new two-year linear GCSE courses November 2012: GCSE units available as in November 2011 January 2013: GCSE units available as in January 2012 External assessments for English literature, geography, history and religious studies will include additional marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar March 2013: GCSE units available as in March 2012 June 2013: GCSE units available as in June 2012 Final exam series with modular assessment. Key opinion leaders - March 2012

Timeline for GCSE changes Version 2.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. September 2013: First teaching of (slightly) revised English Literature and History (to deal with breadth and depth concerns) November 2013: GCSE units available in English, English language and mathematics but only to those certificating in this series. No other subjects available. January 2014: Series no longer used for GCSE examinations. June 2014: GCSEs available as linear qualifications only. November 2014: GCSEs in English, English language and mathematics available as linear qualifications only, no other subjects available. June 2015: GCSEs available as linear qualifications only. September 2015: First teaching of new GCSEs (2 year courses?) Key opinion leaders - March 2012

“Modular to linear” – What does it mean? Version 2.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. From June 2014, all assessment will have to be taken in a single series Students should usually take this assessment at the end of the course Taking all the exams at the end of the course does not necessarily mean using the linear specification The end of the course might not be at the end of KS4

4360 – AQA’s Unitised Specification Version 2.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 3 distinct units Unit 1 – Statistics & Number (26.7%) – calculator allowed Unit 2 – Number & Algebra (33.3%) – non-calculator Unit 3 – Algebra & Geometry (40%) – calculator allowed The content of each unit is defined Two thirds of the examination can be done with a calculator Students can take different Units at different tiers

Mixing between tiers in 4360 Version 2.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Grade Unit 1 maximum UMS =80 Unit 2 maximum UMS =100 Unit 3 maximum UMS =120 Overall Maximum UMS=300 A*72 – 8090 – – – 300 A64 – 7180 – 8996 – – 269 B56 – 6370 – 7984 – – 239 C48 – 5560 – 6972 – – 209 D40 – 4750 – 5960 – – 179 E32 – 3940 – 4948 – – 149 F24 – 3130 – 3936 – 4790 – 119 G16 – 2320 – 2924 – 3560 – 89 U0 – 150 – 190 – 230 – higherfoundation

AQA’s Linear Specification Version 2.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Currently has a January entry which will not be allowed beyond January This will become a November entry. Distinct from other linear qualifications because 60% is calculator assessment

Changes to the specification Version 2.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Until the outcome of the National Curriculum review, all changes relate to assessment regulations – the mathematical content doesn’t change. The definition of “end of course” still needs to be clarified. DfE aims are to reduce needless early entry, which AQA supports. However, some students are able to complete GCSEs early and move on to further study.

How will performance tables change? These changes will affect performance tables from 2014 onwards From 2014, no qualification can be counted as more than one qualification in the headline measures of performance. Dual award GCSEs such as GCSE Science will continue to count as two separate qualifications. Only existing full course GCSEs, established iGCSEs and AS levels will automatically count. Performance tables Version 2.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved.

What are the criteria for qualifications to be included in the headline measures? They must be at least equivalent in size to a GCSE (120 guided learning hours) They must use a grading system (i.e. cannot be pass/fail only) They must include both synoptic and external assessment They must lead to progression to study at a higher level in the same field or more broadly They must have a proven track record although new qualifications may be able to demonstrate this at a later date Content covered must be appropriate The response makes clear that schools may offer qualifications that do not meet the above criteria and that performance in all qualifications will be reported. However, qualifications that do not meet the above criteria cannot be counted in headline measures. Performance tables Version 2.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved.

Influence of the EBacc? Version 2.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Research published last year showed the impact the EBacc is having on future GCSE choices. Since its introduction, 47 per cent of pupils taking GCSEs in 2013 are now studying a combination of EBacc subjects – English, maths, a language, history or geography, and two sciences. In 2011, 22 per cent of pupils were entered for the EBacc in state-funded schools. Schools are not entering as many boys as girls for the EBacc. In 2011, almost one in four girls (23.9 per cent) were entered for the EBacc subjects, compared to under one in five boys (19.4 per cent). Key opinion leaders - March 2012

National Curriculum Review Version 2.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Interim report Dec 2011: tionDetail/Page1/DFE −Core, Foundation and Basic subjects −More breadth at KS4, reclassify D&T, Citizenship and ICT to ‘basic’ curriculum −Revised approach to Programmes of Study (what should be taught) and attainment targets (the standard expected) −Ambition to have greater clarity (influenced by Hirsh & Massachusetts), remove level descriptors −Possible changes to length of KS3 and KS4 Key opinion leaders - March 2012

Future GCSE reform and mathematics (slide taken from DfE) Version 2.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Addressing broad employer concerns on the levels of literacy and numeracy attained by students who have completed GCSE. Employers to have faith that students who have achieved a good grade at GCSE maths are indeed numerate and are ready to use these skills effectively. Secretary of State thinks we should set new goal so that the majority of students are studying mathematics to 18 within a decade. Learning from the GCSE linked pair as a key part of future reform of GCSE mathematics.

A level changes – coming soon Version 2.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Complete review of A level content and assessment? Putting universities in charge of A level re-development? Having one awarding body or one university responsible for each subject? Abolishing re-sits? Abandoning January sessions? Future of AS levels? Linear A levels? For first teaching in Sept 2014? Key opinion leaders - March 2012

The AQA Mathematics Suite Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. AQA Mathematics Suite Entry Level Functional Skills E3 Entry Level Functional Skills E2 Entry Level Functional Skills E1 Entry Level E3 Entry Level E2 Entry Level E1 Functional Skills L1 Functional Skills L2 Free Standing Maths Qualification 2 Free Standing Maths Qualification 1 Free Standing Maths Qualification 3 Certificate in Use of Maths AS Use of Maths AS Maths A2 Maths AS Further Maths Modular GCSE Foundation Modular GCSE Higher Linear GCSE Foundation Linear GCSE Higher L2 Certificate GCSE Statistics Foundation GCSE Statistics Higher

Pathways Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Entry Level Entry Level Certificate (E1-E3) Functional Skills E3 Functional Skills E2 Functional Skills E1 Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths Functional Skills level 1 A2 Further Maths AS Further Maths A2 Maths AS Maths FSMQ Advanced AS Use of Maths A2 Use of Maths (pilot) FSMQ Higher FSMQ Foundation Functional Skills level 2 GCSE Methods in Maths H F Applications of Maths AbstractReal Life H F Certificate in Use of Maths GCSE Statistics H F

Entry Level Certificate Version 10 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. portfolio based qualification made up of 8 units of work 4 externally-set assignments and 4 units of classwork. Certification is once a year in May and candidates can obtain an Entry level Certificate at Entry 1, 2, or 3 depending on the standard of portfolio produced. Candidates can enter for both GCSE Maths and Entry Level Certificate Maths in the same series. Individual units from the ELC spec. can be accredited through the Unit Award Scheme. Return to pathways 5 x A*-C measure - NO Mathematics element of A*-C measure – NO Section 96 Funding – YES Guided Learning Hours – 120 UCAS points – n/a Certificate End Date – 2016

Entry Level Functional Skills Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 1 st certification November 2011 and thereafter January, March and June each year. Separate assessment at each level ( E1, E2, E3). Pass or fail at each level. Externally set by AQA, internally assessed by teacher/tutor. Entry 1 and Entry 2 are one to one practical tasks set by AQA ( 1 hour) Entry 3 is a written controlled assessment task set by AQA ( 1 hour) All tasks are set in familiar contexts from everyday life, the workplace or educational settings. Return to pathways 5 x A*-C measure - NO Mathematics element of A*-C measure – NO Section 96 Funding – YES Guided Learning Hours – 45 UCAS points – n/a Certificate End Date – 2015

Functional Skills Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. assesses the skills standards with questions placed in contexts which may be unfamiliar and may be drawn from everyday life, the workplace or educational settings Level 2 equivalent to 23 school attainment points (half GCSE B) Level 1 equivalent to 12.5 school attainment points Assessment Structure: 3 to 5 questions each based on one context worth, together, a total of 60 marks some of the contexts are presented in advance on pre-released data sheets. Return to pathways 5 x A*-C measure - NO Mathematics element of A*-C measure – NO Section 96 Funding – YES Guided Learning Hours – 45 UCAS points – 10 at L2 Certificate End Date – 2015

Free-Standing Maths Qualifications Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. have been designed to encourage students to apply mathematical principles in their studies, work or interests. FSMQs have been designed at three levels (Foundation, Higher and Advanced) to support the programmes of study of a wide range of students. Each FSMQ is a graded qualification in its own right,with its own certificate. Pre-release data sheets are issued 2 – 3 weeks before exams, to help ensure students are familiar with and understand contexts and vocabulary in advance of the examination. FSMQs available: FoundationHigherAdvanced Money Management Using Spatial Techniques Using Data Financial Calculations Shape and Space Data Handling Algebra and Graphs Using and Applying Statistics Working with Algebraic and Graphical Techniques Modelling with Calculus Using and Applying Decision Mathematics Return to pathways 5 x A*-C measure - F & H – No Advanced - YES Mathematics element of A*-C measure – NO Section 96 Funding – YES Guided Learning Hours – 60per unit UCAS points – A=20 for each Advanced Unit Certificate End Date – 2013

GCSE Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Available in unitised or linear Greater focus on problem solving and process skills unitisedlinear U1: Number & Statistics U2: Number & Algebra U3: Algebra & Geometry A calculator is not allowed in Unit 2 Two papers, one with calculator allowed, one non-calculator content can be assessed on either paper Allows assessment to be broken up and taken at different times Promotes a holistic approach to the subject Return to pathways 5 x A*-C measure - YES Mathematics element of A*-C measure – YES Section 96 Funding – YES Guided Learning Hours – 120 UCAS points – n/a Certificate End Date – 2016

Applications of Mathematics (pilot) Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. will focus on mathematics as an essential tool for life and work, including everyday and financial contexts Unit A1 – Finance and Statistics Unit A2 – Geometry and Measures Available January and June Only by taking both Methods and Applications will a learner cover the KS4 PoS If a learner is entered for both pilot qualifications, either can count for school attainment tables Return to pathways 5 x A*-C measure - YES Mathematics element of A*-C measure – YES (but only one of Linked Pair quals can count) Section 96 Funding – YES Guided Learning Hours – 120 UCAS points – n/a Certificate End Date – 2014

Methods in Mathematics (pilot) Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. will acknowledge the subject as challenging and fulfilling in its own right, by concentrating on mathematical techniques and problem solving within mathematics Unit M1 – Algebra and Probability Unit M2 – Geometry and Algebra Available January and June Only by taking both Methods and Applications will a learner cover the KS4 PoS If a learner is entered for both pilot qualifications, either can count for school attainment tables Return to pathways 5 x A*-C measure - YES Mathematics element of A*-C measure – YES (but only one of Linked Pair quals can count) Section 96 Funding – YES Guided Learning Hours – 120 UCAS points – n/a Certificate End Date – 2014

Certificate in Use of Maths Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. One core unit Then choose two from seven options: Higher FSMQ units available: 3a Financial Calculations 3b Shape and Space 3c Data Handling 3d Algebra and Graphs Foundation FSMQ units available: 3e Money Management 3f Using Spatial Techniques 3g Using Data Increasing number of institutions recognise this as equivalent to a GCSE Some combinations are prohibited: 3a & 3e 3b & 3f 3c & 3g Return to pathways 5 x A*-C measure - YES Mathematics element of A*-C measure – NO Section 96 Funding – YES Guided Learning Hours – 180 UCAS points – n/a Certificate End Date – 2017

AQA Certificate in Further Mathematics (Level 2) Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 2 papers, one calculator allowed (60%), one non-calculator (40%) Questions to test Grade C and above(with little grade C content) A* with “distinction” grade for the best learners Following an AQA GCSE course not a requirement A certain grade at GCSE not a requirement Review the online specificationonline specification Return to pathways 5 x A*-C measure - YES Mathematics element of A*-C measure – NO Section 96 Funding – YES Guided Learning Hours – 120 UCAS points – n/a Certificate End Date – 2016

Use Of Maths (AS) Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Uses FSMQ units to provide an AS qualification Two compulsory units: Working with algebraic and graphical techniques Applying Mathematics Plus, one from: Using and applying statistics Modelling with calculus Using and applying decision mathematics Each unit makes up one third of AS level Return to pathways 5 x A*-C measure - YES Mathematics element of A*-C measure – NO Section 96 Funding – YES Guided Learning Hours – 180 UCAS points – A=60 Certificate End Date – 2015

Use of Maths (A2) pilot Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. The Advanced FSMQs used in the pilot versions of AS and A-L UOM are assessed by examination only. AS Use of Maths comprises a compulsory Algebra unit plus two FSMQs from this list: Data Analysis, Dynamics, Decision Maths, Hypothesis Testing and Mathematical Principles for Personal Finance. A2 Use of Maths comprises the Advanced FSMQ: Calculus (the only A2 level FSMQ), a Portfolio (coursework) unit and a Mathematical Comprehension unit. All 6 units are equally weighted. Pre-release data sheets are issued for all written units. UCAS points as usual. It is not possible to add the pilot A2 to the non-pilot AS to form the full pilot A-level. We have extended the accreditation for the pilot A- level UOM and are still taking new pilot centres. Information is available on our website. Return to pathways 5 x A*-C measure - NO Mathematics element of A*-C measure – NO Section 96 Funding – YES Guided Learning Hours – 360 (for full Alevel) UCAS points – A=120 (full A level) Certificate End Date – 2015

GCE Mathematics (AS) Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Two core units: Pure Core 1 Pure Core 2 Then one unit from options: Statistics (with or without coursework) Mechanics (with or without coursework) Decision Each unit makes up one third of the AS Specification redevelopment on hold pending Ofqual review Return to pathways 5 x A*-C measure - YES Mathematics element of A*-C measure – NO Section 96 Funding – YES Guided Learning Hours – 180 UCAS points – A=60 Certificate End Date – 2015

GCE Mathematics (A2) Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Two core units: Pure Core 3 Pure Core 4 Then one unit from options: Statistics Mechanics Decision Each unit makes up one third of the A2 Specification redevelopment on hold pending Ofqual review Can be an AS unit if not used as part of AS course. See specification for further details Return to pathways 5 x A*-C measure - NO Mathematics element of A*-C measure – NO Section 96 Funding – YES Guided Learning Hours – 360 (full Alevel) UCAS points – A=120 (full Alevel) Certificate End Date – 2015

GCE Further Mathematics (AS) Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. One core unit: Further Pure Then two units from options: Further Pure Statistics (with or without coursework) Mechanics (with or without coursework) Decision Each unit makes up one third of the AS Specification redevelopment on hold pending Ofqual review Return to pathways 5 x A*-C measure - YES Mathematics element of A*-C measure – NO Section 96 Funding – YES Guided Learning Hours – 180 UCAS points – A=60 Certificate End Date – 2015

GCE Further Mathematics (A2) Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. One core unit: Further Pure Then two units from options: Further Pure Statistics (with or without coursework) Mechanics (with or without coursework) Decision Specification redevelopment on hold pending Ofqual review Return to pathways 5 x A*-C measure - NO Mathematics element of A*-C measure – NO Section 96 Funding – YES Guided Learning Hours – 360 (full Alevel) UCAS points – A=120 (full Alevel) Certificate End Date – 2015

GCSE Statistics Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 75% examination 25% Controlled Assessment Ideal preparation for further study in a range of subjects that use Statistics, eg Biology, Psychology, Geography Controlled Assessment requires of real-life secondary data Two themes to choose from Parts of the Investigation element can be done away from the classroom Return to pathways 5 x A*-C measure - YES Mathematics element of A*-C measure – NO Section 96 Funding – YES Guided Learning Hours – 120 UCAS points – NO Certificate End Date – 2016

Pathways Version 1.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Entry Level Entry Level Certificate (E1-E3) Functional Skills E3 Functional Skills E2 Functional Skills E1 Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths Functional Skills level 1 A2 Further Maths AS Further Maths A2 Maths AS Maths FSMQ Advanced AS Use of Maths A2 Use of Maths (pilot) FSMQ Higher FSMQ Foundation Functional Skills level 2 GCSE Methods in Maths H F Applications of Maths AbstractReal Life H F Certificate in Use of Maths GCSE Statistics H F