Maths and Statistics
October 2025 Maths and Statistics Update
🌟October’s here – and so is your latest Maths & Stats round-up! 🌟
From fresh insights on tackling maths anxiety to new resources for expert teaching, we’ve packed this update with ideas to energise your planning and support your learners. .
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- Entry Deadlines for November and January series
- New resources and training for October
- Practical tools to support students with Maths Anxiety
- Teachers of Level 2 Extended Maths - We want to hear from you!
- Connect with other teachers of Entry Level Certificate
- Preparing for Mathematical University Admission Tests – Online Support
GCSE Maths 1MA1
November 2025 Series
Entry Deadline: 4 October
Edexcel Awards / IAL Maths
January 2026 Series
Entry Deadline: 17 October
This month we've got updated training on supporting Grade 4, lots of post-series support for the 2025 series along with practical tips of how to use these resources in the classroom.
There’s a brand-new tool to help A Level Maths centres dig into their results data, making it easier to spot trends and take action.
And for GCSE Maths, our brand new resource Model–Solve Exam Practice Pairs are here to help learners build confidence and fluency, one step at a time.
If you’re working with students preparing for the GCSE Maths November resit, or targeting Grade 4 next summer, our new Grade 3 to Grade 4 video is a must-watch.
In this session, we explore:
- The key topics and questions that make the difference at Grade 4
- How to use ResultsPlus to compare your cohort’s performance against the Edexcel Grade 4 average
- Practical tips and resources to support learners in the classroom
It’s packed with insights from examiner reports and designed to help you target the areas that matter most.
We’ve also pulled together key recommendations from the June 2025 Examiner Reports into a handy spotlight resource, designed to help you support learners develop the key skills and exam strategies for success.
🧠 Smart revision for GCSE Maths, especially helpful for learners preparing for the November resit.
Each pair starts with a worked past paper question, followed by a matching “shadow” question for instant practice. Perfect for homework, self-study or revision sessions.
Available for both Foundation and Higher Tier.
Want to know how your A Level learners are performing compared to the Pearson average? The Results Data Centre Analysis Tool makes it easy.
- Compare performance at mark, sub-part, and question level
- Spot strengths and areas for improvement
- Make data-driven decisions for future teaching and support
Watch our 'how to' video and download the tool from the Maths Emporium
We’ve just released Question Level Analyses (QLAs) and Skills Maps for:
These tools help you pinpoint strengths and gaps in student understanding and are perfect for planning interventions and boosting confidence.
And that’s not all…
📝 Enhanced QLAs and Exemplar Materials are now available for:
The Exemplar Materials show how responses are marked and give insight into what examiners are looking for.
We know how much you value our shadow papers as unseen assessments with reliable grade boundaries. They're also incredible helpful to use post-mocks and as part of your targeted revision. That’s why we’re releasing them in time for the following dates:
| GCSE Maths | 6 October 2025 |
| Level 2 Extended Maths Certificate | 31 October 2025 |
| A Level Mathematics | 31 October 2025 |
| A Level Further Mathematics | 28 November 2025 |
| GCSE Statistics | Spring Term 2026 |
💡 How to use shadow papers with your students
Shadow papers are designed to mirror the live exam papers. You can use them to:
- Run mock exams that mirror the style and demand of the live series
- Assess the effectiveness of post-mock gap analysis and intervention
- Help students reflect on their performance and build confidence
- Guide classroom discussions around exam technique and question structure
🎯 Summer 2025 Exam Insights & Marking Guidance - all in one place!
We’ve pulled together every post-series network event happening this term into one handy poster. These free events are taking place throughout September-November and are packed with practical advice and exemplars from the summer series. Perfect for planning, feedback and CPD.
If you're stepping into a Head of Department role, or thinking about it, this course is designed just for you.
This series of 3 paid-for CPD sessions provides a comprehensive package to support new and aspiring Heads of Department for maths. The sessions are written and presented by Naomi Bartholomew-Millar.
Session 1: Managing Staff - Tuesday 11 November 16:00-17:30
Session 2: Planning the Curriculum - Tuesday 13 January 16:00-17:30
Session 3: Managing an Exam Series - Thursday 12 February 16:00-17:30
For full details and to book your place, head to the PD Academy
Planning entries for International A Level Mathematics just got easier.
We’ve launched a brand-new IAL Eligibility Calculator to help our international centres:
- Select the units they plan to deliver
- Identify the correct cash-in code based on those units
- Avoid late fees and ensure accurate certification
With nearly 200 possible unit combinations, this tool takes the guesswork out of eligibility and helps you get it right first time.
Access the calculator and full guidance in our support article
Created with leading voices like Sue Johnston-Wilder, Dr. Thomas Hunt and Dr. Janet Baker, Pearson’s updated guide tackles maths anxiety with compassion and clarity.
Sign up for our Maths Anxiety webinar. Join Bobby Seagull, Maths Teacher, Author and TV Broadcaster, Dr Thomas Hunt, Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Derby, and Lucy Chowns, Head of Maths at Pearson, for a discussion on Maths Anxiety.
📅 Thursday 9th October 2025 at 🕓 4:00 PM (GMT)
We’re looking for feedback from teachers and educators on the first year of this qualification. Your insights will help us shape and improve it for the future.
🕐 The survey takes less than 5 minutes
📅 Open until 24 October 2025
📢 Your voice matters!
Watch our short video on how to access our ELC Guide via the main Facebook Group.
Inside the guide, you’ll find:
✅ Posts and resources to help you deliver ELC Maths
✅ A Q&A discussion thread where you can ask questions, share teaching tips, swap resources and connect with other teachers
Not already a member of the Facebook group? Join now.
If you’re currently helping your Year 13 students with their UCAS applications, this is a great time to flag up MEI’s new free online support for the MAT and TMUA admissions tests. These tests are used by top universities as part of their admission requirements to certain maths and maths-related degree courses.
The on-demand courses offered by MEI are designed to fit around students’ busy schedules, offering:
- Interactive, gamified activities with instant feedback
- Fully worked solutions and hints to build confidence
- Flexible structure – students can dip in and out as needed
I'd also recommend these courses to any Year 12 student looking to extend their studies and get a head start.
Preparing for Mathematical University Admission Tests - On demand - MEI
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Vicky Wood
Mathematics and Statistics - UK centres
