December 2025 Maths and Statistics Update
Our Emporium Elves have been hard at work crafting a bundle of brilliant resources all ready to unwrap and use in your classroom! 🎁🎄
Think of it as your early Christmas gift to help students shine.
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Find out when you can expect our resources, support and free online training networks following the November 2025 exams.
Our popular Model-Solve Exam Practice Pairs are now available for the Summer 2025 papers.
This resource shows the worked solution to the original exam question with a shadow question alongside for the student to attempt. Perfect for building exam confidence.
Access this resource under padlock on the qualification site using the link below.
We know how much you value our shadow papers so we've created a second set of shadows for the June 2024 series to give your students extra practice.
We’ve added brand-new mock assessment sets for Level 2 Extended Maths Certificate and AS Maths (8MA0).
These mock sets comprise unseen questions to give students a fresh challenge and help build exam confidence. Materials are securely held under padlock on the qualification site – so you can trust they remain unseen until you need them.
Access them using the links below:
Shadow papers for the Summer 2025 series are now available and can be accessed using the links below.
Following our videos for Decision Maths 1 and 2, we’ve now released further walkthrough videos for:
- Further Statistics 1 and 2
- Further Mechanics 1 and 2
These videos are created by our Senior Examiners to help students master exam technique and build confidence in key topics.
Each walkthrough breaks down a core question with clear, step-by-step guidance, perfect for helping learners understand how to tackle tricky areas and improve their performance.
Access the videos via the Maths Emporium
We’d love to hear what you think! Let us know how your students are using them, what’s working, and what you’d like to see next.
We are pleased to announce the publication of Set 3 Extra Sample Assessment Materials for International GCSE Maths A Modular, available for both Foundation and Higher Tiers.
The materials are securely padlocked, enabling teachers to use these as mocks with their students.
Access them using the link below.
Catch up with our recent training event on Grade 8/9 problem solving.
Watch the recording and download the slides via the Maths Emporium:
GCSE Maths: Supporting Students with Grade 8/9 Problem Solving
Book your place now for our upcoming free events:
GCSE and Level 2 Maths/Statistics: Free Pearson resources and how to get the most out of them
📅 Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 🕓 4:00 PM (GMT)
GCSE Statistics Topic Deep Dive
📅 Tuesday 20th January 2025 at 🕓 4:00 PM (GMT)
A Level Maths Topic Deep Dive
📅 Wednesday 21st January 2025 at 🕓 4:00 PM (GMT)
GCSE Maths Exam Insights November 2025
📅 Wednesday 21st January 2025 at 🕓 4:00 PM (GMT)
We’re moving into the next exciting phase of our A level Maths research and this time, we need student voices.
Their feedback will help us understand how the current specification and support work in practice. This is your chance to make sure their views influence the future of maths qualifications.
What you need to do
- Share the short online survey with your A level Maths and Further Maths students.
- It takes around 10 minutes to complete.
- Deadline: Friday 19 December.
Quick links
QR code slide – display this in class so students can access the form quickly.
Thank you for your continued support – it really does make a difference. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
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Please do contact us using the links below if there is anything you would like support with.
Subject advisor
Vicky Wood
Mathematics and Statistics - UK centres
