On to Investigation 3

Today we are launching our third investigation: we want to consider how we can better support students who are currently underserved by the maths curriculum and assessment regime in England. As part of this, we want to look at the major points of challenge in the system and the consequences of these for students, including whether the current structure of qualifications at KS4 is working for all students; we also want to consider how we are supporting students with SEND. Please help us by giving your views below.

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Consultation questions

Please answer at least one of the following questions – you are welcome but not required to answer all of them.

Question 1

Around 40% of pupils do not achieve a grade 4+ in GCSE Maths in year 11. Around half of these go on to gain a grade 4+ in GCSE Maths by age 19. Why do you think 20% reach this standard in 16-19 education but not in secondary education?

Question 2

By age 19, just under 20% of students have not achieved a grade 4+ in GCSE Maths. Why do you think this is?

Question 3

How do you think we should best support students who do not achieve a grade 4+ at GCSE Maths in year 11?

Question 4

Do you think there is a group of young people who are not cognitively capable of achieving a grade 4+ at GCSE (or equivalent)? If so, how should we specifically support this group to learn maths?

Question 5

What, if any, changes should be made to better support students with SEND to realise their potential when learning maths?

Question 6

What, if any, changes should be made to better support high-attaining pupils to realise their potential when learning maths?

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