Maths requirements in KS4
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Maths requirements in KS4
Can anyone answer this:
Maths is a compulsory subject at KS4.
If a student passes maths GCSE in Year 10, are they required to continue with mathematical studies through Year 11?
Maths is a compulsory subject at KS4.
If a student passes maths GCSE in Year 10, are they required to continue with mathematical studies through Year 11?
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Here's the definitive answer from QCA - You don't have to continue in Year 11:
'Thank you for contacting us on 26th February, regarding mathematics in key stage 4.
'The statutory requirement is that the programme of study for maths at key stage 4 is completely covered. If this done during the course of the GCSE in year 10, then it would be acceptable for these candidates not to need to study maths in year 11.
'The programme of study for maths can be found on the National Curriculum website:
http://curriculum.qca.org.uk
'I hope this information is useful. If you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. The contact number for the Enquiry Line is 020 7509 5556.'
Yours sincerely,
'Thank you for contacting us on 26th February, regarding mathematics in key stage 4.
'The statutory requirement is that the programme of study for maths at key stage 4 is completely covered. If this done during the course of the GCSE in year 10, then it would be acceptable for these candidates not to need to study maths in year 11.
'The programme of study for maths can be found on the National Curriculum website:
http://curriculum.qca.org.uk
'I hope this information is useful. If you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. The contact number for the Enquiry Line is 020 7509 5556.'
Yours sincerely,
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The only thing I can tell you about the FMSQ is that an A is worth 20 UCAS points.
With regard to why you would drop maths after year 10:
This question has arisen because my DC's school is introducing an 'accelerated' curriculum. Students will be able to complete maths and one language to GCSE in Year 10 (though they can delay to Year 11 if more appropriate), and then choose to stop or continue with the subject. Continuing will allow them options to start 6th form studies, including AS or EPQ - Extended Project Qualification. Stopping will allow them to do 'something else', whether another GCSE, or beginning 6th form studies in another subject, or other activities unspecified.
Why might you pack in maths after Year 10, even if you are good at it? I guess if you are an able all-rounder whose interests lie in other directions, you might take the opportunity to develop those interests. It's quite possible to be good at something and yet dislike it. Though I have personal concerns about 'stopping' maths a year early.
With regard to why you would drop maths after year 10:
This question has arisen because my DC's school is introducing an 'accelerated' curriculum. Students will be able to complete maths and one language to GCSE in Year 10 (though they can delay to Year 11 if more appropriate), and then choose to stop or continue with the subject. Continuing will allow them options to start 6th form studies, including AS or EPQ - Extended Project Qualification. Stopping will allow them to do 'something else', whether another GCSE, or beginning 6th form studies in another subject, or other activities unspecified.
Why might you pack in maths after Year 10, even if you are good at it? I guess if you are an able all-rounder whose interests lie in other directions, you might take the opportunity to develop those interests. It's quite possible to be good at something and yet dislike it. Though I have personal concerns about 'stopping' maths a year early.
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