May 2025 Maths and Statistics Update
Dear Colleagues,
🌟Welcome to the May 2025 Maths and Statistics Update! 🌟
As we approach the exam season, we recognise the incredible effort you put into preparing your students. Your dedication and passion are the driving forces behind their success, ensuring they feel confident and ready to tackle their exams. 🌟📚
Thank you for all that you do! 💪
Deadlines in May
15 May - Deadline to submit centre marks and moderation samples for ELC
Exam Days in May
ANM10/20 - Tuesday 6 May (AM)
AAL20/30 - Wednesday 7 May (AM)
8FM0-01 - Monday 12 May (PM)
8FM0-2A-2K - Friday 16 May (PM)
9FM0-01 - Tuesday 20 May (PM)
9FM0-02 - Thursday 22 May (PM)
8MA0-01 - Thursday 15 May (PM)
8MA0-02 - Friday 23 May (PM)
7MC0-01 - Thursday 15 May (PM)
7MC0-02 - Friday 23 May (PM)
1MA1 – 1F/1H - Thursday 15 May (AM)
4MA1 – 1F/1H - Thursday 15 May (AM)
4WM1F-01 / WM1H-01 (Modular) - Thursday 15 May (AM)
4PM1-01 - Tuesday 20 May (PM)
4ME01-01 (Mechanics 1) - Tuesday 6 May (PM)
WMA11-01 (Pure 1) - Thursday 8 May (AM)
WMA12-01 (Pure 2) - Tuesday 13 May (AM)
WDM11-01 (Decision 1) - Thursday 15 May (PM)
WST01-01 (Statistics 1) - Tuesday 20 May (AM)
WFM01-01 (Further Pure 1) - Thursday 22 May (AM)
WMA13-01 (Pure 3) - Thursday 29 May (AM)
2 May - Teaching The Fundamentals Functional Skills Maths Level 2
9 May - Standardising Entry Level Functional Skills Maths
Our General Qualifications Assessment Support page provides updates and information from Ofqual, the Department for Education (DfE), the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), and Pearson regarding GCSE, AS, and A level exams and assessments.
It includes announcements, news, support materials, and updates to help teachers and students with assessments and post-results support.
For Summer 2025, the page offers ongoing support throughout the academic year, including Subject Advisor support, professional development courses, and contact information.
General qualifications assessment support | Pearson qualifications
Calculators used in exams must comply with JCQ regulations.
Some more advanced or graphical calculators may need to be put into exam mode to be exam compliant.
If you are unsure if a calculator is exam compliant, speak to your Exams Officer.
For GCSE Maths, candidates must have:
- ruler graduated in centimetres and millimetres,
- protractor (180 or 360 degree both ok)
- pair of compasses,
- pen,
- HB or B pencil,
- eraser,
- calculator,
- Formulae Sheet (enclosed).
Tracing paper may be provided.
You can find the stationary lists for all qualifications on our website:
Exam guidance and administration | Pearson qualifications
Remember, any pencil case must be see-through. Find out more about rules on what students can and cannot bring into the exam on our support page below:
Exams: Examination Room Prohibited Items
You can access the formulae sheets for GCSE Maths and AS/A Level Maths and Further Maths using the links below:
GCSE Maths:
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics: Foundation Tier Exam Aid
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics: Higher Tier Exam Aid
AS/A Level Maths and Further Maths:
Pearson Edexcel A Level GCE in Mathematics Formulae Book
Candidates are not permitted to take their own copy of the formula sheet/booklet into the exam. They will be provided with a clean copy in the exam.
GCSE Statistics
There is no formulae sheet for Foundation tier GCSE Statistics. Any formula that students should be able to use but need not memorise will be given within the question.
Students are provided with a formulae sheet at Higher tier and this is included on page 2 of the question paper.
You can find full details of formulae provided in Appendix 1 to the specification below:
Level 2 Extended Maths Certificate
Students will be provided with a formulae sheet in the form of an insert to the exam. The content of this sheet is the same as for GCSE Mathematics, with some small adjustments to reflect where there are differences in content.
Students will be provided with the formula for the Trapezium Rule in the body of the question should it be needed.
The formulae sheet for the 2025 Level 2 Extended Mathematics Certificate exams can be accessed using the link below:
Level 2 Extended Maths Certificate Formulae Sheet
Pdf versions of the question papers will be uploaded to the Maths Emporium within 24-48 hours of the exam being sat.
Word versions of all papers will be available by the end of June.
Mark schemes will be released on 22 July.
Worked solutions with student friendly guidance will also be made available by the end of July.
🌟 New 'Aiming For' Papers 🌟
We're excited to announce the release of a new set of "Aiming For" papers on the Maths Emporium, available for each grade 1 - 9.
These resources are perfect for guiding your students through the final stage of exam preparation. Each paper is meticulously designed to provide valuable practice questions that align with their target grades.
- Focused Practice: Target specific areas for improvement.
- Time-Saving: Ready-made materials for efficient use.
- Insightful Feedback: Identify and address common difficulties.
- Boost Confidence: Help students build exam confidence.
- Track Progress: Monitor and adjust teaching strategies.
The perfect resource for your students to challenge themselves and build their confidence as they approach their exams. 💪📚✨
Exam Key Messages and Information
Equip your students for the crucial final stages of exam preparation with resources from the Maths Emporium. Access our Exam Key Messages and Information Summer 2025 PowerPoint presentations in the Revision Support cabinet. 📚
Perfect for Last Lessons: These presentations include top tips from examiners and key information on equipment and formulae, making them ideal for the final lessons before exams.
Share Today: Empower your students with top tips and reminders to ensure they go into the exam feeling calm, confident and ready to succeed.
A reminder that you can find a collection of our most popular revision resources in my March Update and within the Guides section of the GCSE Maths Facebook group.
Grade Descriptors
We're excited to announce a fantastic new resource to support your teaching of the Level 2 Extended Maths Certificate! 🎉
Check out the Grade Descriptors document, designed to help you understand the criteria for each grade and ensure your students achieve their best. 📄✨
Download the Grade Descriptors
Tips for using the resource:
📚 Familiarise Yourself: Review the descriptors to understand the expectations for each grade level.
🎯 Set Clear Goals: Use the descriptors to set specific, achievable goals for your students.
📝 Tailor Your Teaching: Adjust your lesson plans to focus on areas where students need improvement.
💬 Provide Feedback: Use the descriptors to give constructive feedback, helping students understand their strengths and areas for growth.
🔍 Encourage Self-Assessment: Share the descriptors with students to help them assess their own progress and set personal targets.
Revision Network and Resources
Are you looking for effective revision support for the Level 2 Extended Maths Certificate? You're not alone!
On 30 April, Nicola Woodford-Smith led an inspiring session, sharing invaluable tips on preparing your students for the first examination series of this exciting new qualification.
Her insights and strategies are now available to you. Watch the recording and access the slides to equip your students with the best possible preparation.
A reminder that you can find our Revision Checklist and Revision Practice Papers using the links below:
📢 Important Update for 9ST0 Scheme of Work! 📢
The Scheme of Work (SoW) for 9ST0 has been updated following clarification from the Examiner. Questions requiring both mean and standard deviation from a given normal distribution will no longer be asked on 9ST0 papers, as they involve simultaneous equations not covered in the course.
Additionally, the guidance on acceptable hypotheses for ANOVA tests (page 363) has been updated to clarify the requirements on the use of notation.
The revised document (v3.2) is now available on the qualification site and the Maths Emporium. Please download the latest version to stay up-to-date. 📥✅
For Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A (Modular), we’ve published a document to simplify the rules and administrative requirements on entry and cash-in.
This guide will help you understand the following key areas:
- Understanding raw marks and UMS marks: Learn the difference between raw marks and UMS marks and how they are used 📊.
- Resitting units: Find out the rules and procedures for resitting units 🔄.
- Cashing-in or aggregation: Understand the process of cashing-in or aggregation 🏅.
- Required codes: Get the necessary codes for cash-in, entry, and unit 🔢.
Access the document through the link below:
I'm excited to share that Casio have released new training videos for the Casio CG100 graphical calculator! 🎉
These resources are designed to help us integrate this tool into our classrooms, and include step-by-step instructions on essential functions and features.
I know how challenging it can be to keep up with new technology, but these videos are really straightforward and easy to follow, even for me!
A reminder that as a Pearson approved centre, you can claim a special discount on your Casio calculator purchases. Claim your discount via the link below!
Enhance your mathematics curriculum with an enriching experience by inviting your students to the Royal Society Bakerian Prize Lecture by Professor Ingrid Daubechies. Her groundbreaking work in wavelets and image compression has revolutionized fields like art restoration and medical imaging. This lecture will inspire students by demonstrating the real-world impact of mathematics and igniting their passion for learning.
The lecture takes place on 2 June 2025. You can attend in person or virtually and a recording of the event will be available on YouTube soon after the event.
In this new episode of The Right Angle podcast, Dr Tom Crawford talks with Nicola Woodford-Smith about the projects he is involved in that help promote a culture of enthusiasm and joy around mathematics.
Be prepared to hear of Tom's maths tattoos, his latest TED talk theme involving teaching maths using video games and just how he got the reputation of being the 'naked mathematician'!
Lastly, make sure you're following us on socials to keep up to date with the latest news about our qualifications and services 👇
Best regards
Vicky Wood
Subject Advisor for Maths and Statistics (UK)
Subject advisor
Vicky Wood
Mathematics and Statistics - UK centres
