Level 1 Number, Measure and Data

This brand-new qualification will help learners to develop and demonstrate the specific numerical knowledge and skills they need for employment, everyday life and further learning. It has been developed alongside employers and post-16 learning providers to make sure it focuses on the mathematical skills most needed by young people.

We expect that most learners will achieve this qualification while studying for GCSE Mathematics and Numeracy. It will be designed to be co-taught alongside the GCSE and will develop learners’ confidence in mathematics as well as their appreciation of the applications of mathematics in everyday life.

The qualification will be assessed through a single, on-screen and on-demand assessment so that learners can take the qualification whenever they are ready.

What’s the purpose of the qualification?

  • Designed for majority of learners between the ages of 14 and 16

  • Supports the Curriculum for Wales

  • Builds on the teaching and learning completed by the end of Year 9

  • Provides evidence of learners’ ability to function numerically for both the workplace and everyday life.

  • Develops learners’ confidence and competence in applying their mathematical skills.

  • Provides opportunities for learners to develop an enjoyment of and a positive attitude towards mathematics as well as gain an appreciation of the applications of mathematics to everyday life.

What will learners be assessed on?

  • Learners will be required to demonstrate and apply their knowledge, understanding and skills in the following mathematical areas:

  • number

  • measure

  • data.

How will learners be assessed?

  • The qualification will be assessed entirely on-screen, through an external exam.

  • It will be available on-demand, meaning learners can take it when they are ready.

  • Some questions will assess non-calculator skills whilst other questions will permit the use of a calculator.

  • The qualification will be graded as pass or fail. Learners will get feedback on their performance to help identify strengths and areas for improvement.

  • The assessment will be automatically marked and results will be made available as soon as a learner has completed the assessment.

  • Learners will have the opportunity to resit the assessment if necessary.

For more details on the purpose and aims, content and assessment arrangements of this qualification, please read the full design proposal.

We also have a Youth Friendly version for you to access.

This brand-new qualification will help learners to develop and demonstrate the specific numerical knowledge and skills they need for employment, everyday life and further learning. It has been developed alongside employers and post-16 learning providers to make sure it focuses on the mathematical skills most needed by young people.

We expect that most learners will achieve this qualification while studying for GCSE Mathematics and Numeracy. It will be designed to be co-taught alongside the GCSE and will develop learners’ confidence in mathematics as well as their appreciation of the applications of mathematics in everyday life.

The qualification will be assessed through a single, on-screen and on-demand assessment so that learners can take the qualification whenever they are ready.

What’s the purpose of the qualification?

  • Designed for majority of learners between the ages of 14 and 16

  • Supports the Curriculum for Wales

  • Builds on the teaching and learning completed by the end of Year 9

  • Provides evidence of learners’ ability to function numerically for both the workplace and everyday life.

  • Develops learners’ confidence and competence in applying their mathematical skills.

  • Provides opportunities for learners to develop an enjoyment of and a positive attitude towards mathematics as well as gain an appreciation of the applications of mathematics to everyday life.

What will learners be assessed on?

  • Learners will be required to demonstrate and apply their knowledge, understanding and skills in the following mathematical areas:

  • number

  • measure

  • data.

How will learners be assessed?

  • The qualification will be assessed entirely on-screen, through an external exam.

  • It will be available on-demand, meaning learners can take it when they are ready.

  • Some questions will assess non-calculator skills whilst other questions will permit the use of a calculator.

  • The qualification will be graded as pass or fail. Learners will get feedback on their performance to help identify strengths and areas for improvement.

  • The assessment will be automatically marked and results will be made available as soon as a learner has completed the assessment.

  • Learners will have the opportunity to resit the assessment if necessary.

For more details on the purpose and aims, content and assessment arrangements of this qualification, please read the full design proposal.

We also have a Youth Friendly version for you to access.

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