Petition · past parliament

Restore old mathematics specification.

Closed 34 signatures

What the petition asks

As most students and teachers are aware, the new maths specification is significantly harder to achieve. With the new 9-1 grading system and completely reworded questions, It's more difficult for students to succeed resulting to thousands underachieving their target grade by a significant amount.
There are only a hand full of students achieving their personal FFT target and others who have a certain potential, if the exams were not worded in such ways as seen in specimen and predicted papers. Furthermore, in comparison to last year, students' grades have dropped exponentially to the point of concern for students, teachers and personal tutors.

In summary, this will stimulate many more students achieving their FFT and reaching full potential in success for the future.

Timeline

2 Mar 2017 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 34
Status Closed
Opened 2 Mar 2017
Closed 2 May 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.