Advanced Level: FSMQ Pilots 2008-9

Advanced Level FSMQs and Use of Mathematics
Six advanced level FSMQs as well as an AS and A level in Use of Mathematics will be piloted in 2008/9.

AS level: Use of Mathematics
The revised AS Use of Mathematics consists of the compulsory unit Algebra plus any two of the following applications FSMQs: Data Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Dynamics, Mathematical Principles for Personal Finance, Decision Mathematics.

All of the above will be assessed by a 1 hour written paper with pre-release data sheet (no portfolio).

A level: Use of Mathematics
The new A level: Use of Mathematics consists of an AS level (as described above) plus 3 compulsory A2 units: Calculus, Mathematical Applications and Mathematical Comprehension.

Calculus will be assessed by a 1 hour written paper with pre-release data sheet (no portfolio). For Mathematical Applications candidates must produce a portfolio containing two tasks which will be marked by the centre and moderated by AQA. Mathematical Comprehension will be assessed by a 1½ hour written paper in two sections with pre-release data sheet (no portfolio).

For work schemes and resources click on the links below:

• Algebra (assessed by examination only)
• FSMQ Data Analysis (assessed by examination only)
• FSMQ Hypothesis Testing (assessed by examination only)
• FSMQ Dynamics (assessed by examination only)
• FSMQ Mathematical Principles for Personal Finance (assessed by examination only)
• FSMQ Decision Mathematics (assessed by examination only)
• FSMQ Calculus (assessed by examination only)
• Mathematical Applications (assessed by portfolio)
• Mathematical Comprehension (assessed by examination only)

Note that those units labelled as FSMQs are available as stand-alone qualifications.