ACME new Post-16 Mathematics project

ACME is now taking a leading role in the mathematics and wider subject communities in seeking to increase the provision and take-up of appropriate post-16 mathematics provision. As well as providing advice on the new pathway(s) suggested by this consultation question, ACME also intends to inform both the review of A-level mathematics provision and the next steps for level 2 (and below) mathematics provision post-16.

To inform its advice on the new pathway(s), ACME has committed to produce a briefing paper outlining potential models for the structure and content of the pathway(s) for those students who have previously attained GCSE A*-C in mathematics, but for whom A-level mathematics is inappropriate. This briefing paper will be informed by extensive discussions with the mathematics and other communities (including HE, employers and pre-19 education). It will also be informed by analysis of current level 3 mathematics qualifications, and an understanding of the current programme choices of students with GCSE A*-C, who do not study mathematics currently.

ACME has now launched a call for views to guide the development of a challenging qualification for students who do not currently take A-level mathematics but will still need to continue with mathematics.

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