October 2024 Maths and Statistics Update
Dear Colleagues
I hope that the start of the new school year has been a successful one. It is always an exciting time getting to know your new classes and establishing the positive relationships and routines that will set them up for success over the rest of the year.
A reminder that you can find Getting Started Guides for all of our maths and statistics qualifications on the Maths Emporium using the link below:
In this month's update we have information on key dates and deadlines, including entry deadlines for the November and January series, as well as details of all the training events taking place in October.
Key dates and deadlines for October 2024
1 October - Training: Reasonable adjustments for Functional Skills
1 October - Training: Supporting learners to understand the question in Functional Skills Maths
1 October - Training: International GCSE Exam Insights
2 October - Training: A Level Further Maths (Core Pure only) Exam Insights
2 October - Training: Getting ready to teach Level 2 Extended Maths Certificate
4 October - Entry deadline for November 2024 series (GCSE, IGCSE)
4 October - Training: Supporting learners with problem solving in Functional Skills Maths
7 October - Training: Supporting learners with dyscalculia in Functional Skills Maths
7 October - Training: Supporting learners with dyspraixa in Functional Skills Maths
8 October - Training: A Level Maths Exam Insights
8 October - Training: International GCSE Maths Exam Insights (R Papers)
9 October - Training: GCSE Statistics Exam Insights
11 October - Training: Investigating marked learner work (Functional Skills Maths)
16 October - Training: Maths in Context (L3 Core Maths) Exam Insights
17 October - Training: GCSE Maths Marking Guidance Network
18 October - Entry deadline for January 2025 series (Edexcel Awards)
29 October - Exam day: International GCSE Further Pure Mathematics - Paper 1
October is also a busy month for new releases of resources and support following the May/June 2024 exams. Take a look in the qualification sections below to find links to all resources and training events.
If you missed a recent training event, don't worry! Simply go to the relevant qualification section below where you can find where to access recordings of all recent events.
Key information and new releases by qualification
GCSE (9-1) Mathematics
Entry deadline for November series
A reminder that the latest date that students can be entered for the November 2025 exam series without incurring late fees is 4 October 2024.
Summer 2024 post series support - new releases
New releases for 7 October:
- Shadow Papers
- Standard QLA
- Enhanced QLA
- Exemplars
- NEW Exemplars PowerPoint
Modified past papers for May/June 2024 are now available. These can be accessed on our modified papers page using the link below.
NEW 6 week revision programmes
Higher and Foundation tier
The foundation tier 6-week revision programme designed to support students aiming for a grade 4 has been updated.
The resource pack now includes the most recent ‘Aiming for’ papers. We have also updated the teacher guidance (including highlighting what questions have been used to enable you to avoid repetitive questions).
Foundation tier 6 week programme
We also now have available two brand new higher tier 6-week revision programmes. One aimed at grades 4-6 and one aimed at grades 7-9.
Upcoming training events
17 October 2024, 16:00-17:30 BST
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Recorded training events
You can access copies of the slides from our recent GCSE Exam Insights events on the Maths Emporium using the links below. Recordings of the events will also be uploaded to these links in due course.
GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Post-16
Resources to support successful November resits
My favourite resources to support students working towards a November resit:
Post-16 Boost resources and support
A reminder that you can find links to all our Post-16 Boost resources and support in our one place in our interactive pdf poster. Includes links to:
- 6 week revision programme
- Scheme of work
- Lesson plans
- CPD video
- 28 key topic practice papers
- 28 key topic revision videos
- Themed papers
- Onscreen diagnostic assessments
Recorded training event
You can access a copy of the slides of our recent Post-16 Exam Insights event using the link below. The recording will also be uploaded here as soon as it is available.
GCSE (9-1) Statistics
Summer 2024 post series support - new releases
New releases for 7 October:
- Standard QLA
- Enhanced QLA
- NEW Exemplars
Upcoming training events
9 October 2024, 16:00-17:00 BST
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NEW to ActiveHub - GCSE Statistics
Level 2 Extended Mathematics Certificate
Updates to the specification and sample assessment materials (SAMs)
Over the summer there have been some final updates to the specification and the Sample Assessment materials that we’d like to make you aware of.
Specification
There have been some minor changes to either the wording of the specification point or the additional guidance for the following specification points:
– G4.4
– P5.1
– P5.2
– P5.3
Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs)
The front cover of each paper has been updated to include a statement regarding the correct equipment list: “You must have: Ruler, pair of compasses, black ink or ball-point pen, HB or B pencil, eraser”
There have also been some corrections made to the mark scheme on paper 2 to question 3 and 7.
The most up to date specification and SAMs can be found on our Pearson qualifications website using the link below. These documents have also been updated on the Maths Emporium.
New resources
We are busy releasing lots of new resources to support teachers in delivering this qualification. Recent releases include;
- topic practice tests with walkthrough videos
- shadow SAMs papers and mark schemes
- GCSE (9-1) Mathematics 2 Yr SoW with EMC
You can access all resources, including schemes of work, on the Maths Emporium.
Upcoming training event
2 October 2024, 16:00-17:00 BST
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Recorded training events
You can watch recordings of our past training events using the links below. For optimal video quality, select the option to watch on YouTube.
Level 2 Extended Maths Certificate Offical Launch Event
Level 2 Extended Maths Certificate: Getting Ready To Teach (July)
AS/A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics
Summer 2024 Post Series Support - New Releases
AS/A Level Mathematics:
26 September - AS & A Level 2024 exemplars
30 September - Enhanced QLAs
4 October - Skills maps (updated to include June 2024)
AS/A Level Further Mathematics:
26 September - AS & A Level 2024 exemplars
30 September - Enhanced QLAs (9FM0 only)
4 October - Skills maps (updated to include June 2024)
Upcoming training events
2 October 2024, 16:00-17:00 BST
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8 October 2024, 16:00-17:30 BST
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Recorded training events
Click below to watch a recording of our recent training event A Level Maths: Everything You Need to Know - Getting Started. For optimal video quality, select the option to watch on YouTube.
Advanced Extension Award
Getting Started Guide
Our handy Getting Started Guide includes links to the key resources to help you getting started with teaching this qualification.
A Level Statistics
Summer 2024 Post Series Support - New Releases
New releases for A Level Statistics 9ST0:
26 September - June 2024 exemplars
4 October - New for 2024: Skills map
Maths in Context (Level 3 Core Maths)
Summer 2024 Post Series Support - New Releases
New releases for Maths in Context:
30 September - Enhanced QLA
4 October - Skills map (updated to include June 2024)
Upcoming Training Event
16 October 2024, 16:00-17:30 BST
Event has passed
International GCSE Mathematics
Entry Deadline for November Series
A reminder that the last date that students can be entered for the November 2025 exam series without incurring late fees is 4 October 2024.
Upcoming Training Events
1 October 2024
Sessions at 13:00-14:00 and 16:00-17:00 BST
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8 October 2024
Sessions at 09:00-10:00 and 12:00-13:00 BST
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International A Level Mathematics
Recorded training event
Training materials for our recent training session International A Level Mathematics: Exam Insights will be made available under Past Training Content in the Teaching and Learning Materials section of the qualification page:
Functional Skills
Training events - Festival of Functionality
Pearson’s Festival of Functionality is back for its third year. Once again, we have created a virtual learning centre with a wide range of online CPD events still to take place in October 2024.
You can find the full schedule of events and book your place on individual training sessions using the link below.
Podcast
In this episode Chris talks with Jeremy Taylor of Sandwell College about the college's approach to 16-19 Functional Skills and how it has benefited the learners and the college in terms of outcomes. They also touch on how Jeremy is planning to adopt this approach for GCSE resits too.
FAQs
A reminder that you can find all answers to the most commonly asked questions about Functional Skills on our FAQ page.
All resources to support the teaching of Functional Skills Mathematics can be found on our resources page and accessed using the link below.
Edexcel Awards in Mathematics
Recorded training event
Learn more about the Edexcel Awards in Number and Measure in our recorded training session on pathways to support learners working towards GCSE and Grade 4.
You can access a pdf of the slides with embedded links using the link below:
You can access a pdf of the slides with embedded links using the link below:
Resources
All resources to support the teaching of the Edexcel Awards can be found under the qualification cabinet on the Maths Emporium and accessed using the link below.
Entry Level Certificate
Recorded training event
Learn more about the Entry Level Certificate in our recorded training session on pathways to support learners working towards GCSE and Grade 4.
You can access a pdf of the slides with embedded links using the link below:
FAQs
A reminder that you can find all answers to the most commonly asked questions about Entry Level Certificate on our FAQ page.
All resources to support the teaching of Entry Level Certificate can be found under the qualification cabinet on the Maths Emporium and accessed using the link below.
Lastly, a reminder to check out our new Facebook page where we’ll be providing the latest updates about our qualifications and services.
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As always, if you need any support in delivering any of the above qualifications, you can contact me using the links in the contact box below.
Best regards
Vicky Wood
Subject Advisor for Maths and Statistics (UK)