Free-Standing Mathematics Qualification

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The main purpose of this site is to give information and provide resources for teachers of:

  • AS:Use of Mathematics and
  • Free-standing Mathematics Qualifications

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New resources

Extensive support materials for teachers can be downloaded from the resources section of this site.

For each topic we offer: schemes of work, starter activities, assignments, skill activities and web links.

The news story section will keep you up to date with the latest additions.

News about the Advanced Level FSMQs and Use of Mathematics Pilots

Three new advanced level FSMQs were piloted in 2007/8 and another new advanced level FSMQ called ‘Hypothesis Testing’ will join the pilots in 2008/9.

The revised AS Use of Maths which will be piloted in 2008/9 consists of a compulsory algebra unit plus 2 out of 5 advanced FSMQs. For more information and resources for the pilot units click here.

The specification for the new A level: Use of Maths will be available soon and information about this will be added to this website as soon as it becomes available.

Starting to teach AS:Use of Maths this term?

If you are starting to teach Use of Maths or one of the advanced level FSMQs in September term you may find this guide to resources useful.