Edexcel Awards in mathematics About Edexcel Awards in mathematics

What are Edexcel Awards in mathematics?
Edexcel Awards in mathematics are small, stand-alone qualifications that help students to understand key concepts and develop core skills in maths before progressing to GCSE, A level or further study.
They support the GCSE, International GCSE, Edexcel Certificate, BTEC and A level qualifications offered in schools and colleges.
Our Awards in Number and Measure, and Algebra offer a choice of levels to match students’ abilities, with clear progression between them. They help students to build their confidence and motivation in mathematics and are designed to:
- fit in to the existing programme of delivery for mathematics in schools and colleges
- prepare students for GCSE and/or A level Mathematics
- support further study in other subjects, training or the workplace.
Each Award:
- takes around 60-70 hours to deliver as a stand-alone qualification (roughly the size of half a GCSE)
- is assessed externally through written papers
- is awarded pass or unclassified
- is available at different levels (Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3).
Who are these qualifications for?
They’re aimed at students who:
- need to develop their mathematical skills in a particular area (number and measure or algebra) and build confidence in the subject before progressing to GCSE, A level or further study in mathematics
- want to gain a qualification that demonstrates their mathematical ability.
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Next steps
To see the specifications, select a subject from the Edexcel Awards in mathematics homepage.
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