Tuesday 08 Oct 2013 @ 16:05
Department for Education
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New maths qualifications to boost numbers studying maths to age 18
The 16 to 18 core maths package is the latest part in the government’s top-to-bottom overhaul of maths in schools.
New high-quality maths qualifications will allow thousands more pupils to study the subject from age 16 to 18, Education Minister Elizabeth Truss today said.
She said the new core maths qualifications would give young people the numeracy skills they needed to compete for jobs and high earnings, and would ensure future generations were strong in maths - a subject vital to so many careers.
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