The new GCSE Use of Maths and FSMQ courses

Foundation (Level 1) FSMQs
The content of the Level 1 FSMQs is very similar to previous Foundation FSMQs covering the following topic areas:

• Money Management
• Using Data
• Using Spatial Techniques

Each of these consists of two units – a written paper and a centre-assessed portfolio, weighted at 50% each. For more information about Level 1 FSMQs click here.

For work schemes and resources for the foundation level pilot FSMQs click here.

Intermediate (Level 2) FSMQs
The content of the new Level 2 FSMQs is similar to previous Intermediate FSMQs, but the assessment is by written paper only i.e. no portfolio. The Level 2 FSMQs cover the following topic areas:

• Financial Calculations,
• Data Handling
• Algebra & Graphs
• Shape and Space

For work schemes and resources for the intermediate level pilot FSMQs click here.

GCSE Use of Maths
This exciting new GCSE is based on Intermediate and Foundation FSMQs and covers the full grade range A* - G. Important points are that:

• GCSE Use of Maths is available for post-16 candidates only
• GCSE Use of Maths consists of Functional Maths (at Level 2) plus two FSMQs
• the full GCSE grade range will be available but to get a grade C or above a candidate must take at least one intermediate (Level 2) FSMQ. If a candidate takes two Foundation (Level 1) FSMQs, the highest GCSE grade available is D.

To read more about Functional Maths click here.

For free resources for Functional Maths from Nelson Thornes click here.

If you are interested in taking part in the GCSE Use of Maths pilot please contact AQA.

Advanced Level FSMQs and Use of Mathematics
For news and information about the Advanced Level FSMQs and Use of Mathematics please click here