Level 2 Additional Mathematics

Additional mathematics challenges learners through a course of study that takes them further than a GCSE course in mathematics.

The new Level 2 Additional Mathematics qualification offers more flexibility for schools to tailor the amount and combination of mathematics they offer to learners. It will help to grow a learner’s mathematical ability, understanding and confidence, and offer an opportunity to study aspects of mathematics not covered at GCSE.

This new qualification will appeal to a broad range of learners and support progression to post-16 learning in a variety of different subject areas.

What will learners cover?

We are proposing a range of units within this qualification that cover aspects of both pure and applied mathematics. Learners can take any number of these units.

The qualification could include units on the following topics:

  • Algebra

  • Calculus

  • Applications of Mathematics (coordinate geometry and trigonometry)

  • Statistics

  • Mechanics

  • Discrete and Decision Mathematics.

We want your views on whether this proposed range of units is appropriate.

What will learners be assessed on?

The qualification will assess learners’ ability to:

  • Recall and use their knowledge of the prescribed content

  • Select and apply mathematical methods

  • Interpret and analyse problems and use mathematical reasoning to solve them.

How will learners be assessed?

  • Each individual unit will be assessed by exam.

  • Each unit will include content that can be taught within approximately 20-30 guided learning hours.

  • The qualification will offer unit certification for learners who successfully complete each unit. Units will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.

  • Learners who successfully complete any three units will be awarded the Level 2 certificate in Additional Mathematics.

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.

Additional mathematics challenges learners through a course of study that takes them further than a GCSE course in mathematics.

The new Level 2 Additional Mathematics qualification offers more flexibility for schools to tailor the amount and combination of mathematics they offer to learners. It will help to grow a learner’s mathematical ability, understanding and confidence, and offer an opportunity to study aspects of mathematics not covered at GCSE.

This new qualification will appeal to a broad range of learners and support progression to post-16 learning in a variety of different subject areas.

What will learners cover?

We are proposing a range of units within this qualification that cover aspects of both pure and applied mathematics. Learners can take any number of these units.

The qualification could include units on the following topics:

  • Algebra

  • Calculus

  • Applications of Mathematics (coordinate geometry and trigonometry)

  • Statistics

  • Mechanics

  • Discrete and Decision Mathematics.

We want your views on whether this proposed range of units is appropriate.

What will learners be assessed on?

The qualification will assess learners’ ability to:

  • Recall and use their knowledge of the prescribed content

  • Select and apply mathematical methods

  • Interpret and analyse problems and use mathematical reasoning to solve them.

How will learners be assessed?

  • Each individual unit will be assessed by exam.

  • Each unit will include content that can be taught within approximately 20-30 guided learning hours.

  • The qualification will offer unit certification for learners who successfully complete each unit. Units will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.

  • Learners who successfully complete any three units will be awarded the Level 2 certificate in Additional Mathematics.

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.

Page last updated: 14 Dec 2023, 10:00 AM