Petition · past parliament
Make GCSE 9-1 Mathematics exam easier.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
As we can see from practice papers being handed to GCSE students, there is A-Level content in the GSCE papers. It is extremely hard for students to be able to do certain topics alongside juggling other subjects. Please consider making the exams easier, with less A-Level content.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The content of exams is the responsibility of exam boards, not the UK Government or Parliament.
GCSEs, AS levels and A levels are regulated by Ofqual. You can find out more about its work here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/regulating-gcses-as-and-a-levels-guide-for-schools-and-colleges
GCSEs, AS levels and A levels are regulated by Ofqual. You can find out more about its work here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/regulating-gcses-as-and-a-levels-guide-for-schools-and-colleges
Timeline
| 5 Nov 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Nov 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Nov 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.