Introduce a new intermediate maths paper for GCSE students.

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

GCSE maths is a very hard subject and yes it’s not supposed to be easy but it could be made slightly less difficult. Many students in my school agree that higher tier maths is hard but foundation tier is not challenging enough therefore the government should agree to bring back intermediate maths.

By introducing intermediate maths papers. Exam boards will be able to cover everyone’s ability. For example Students who want to get into Oxford or Cambridge can really stretch themselves in higher tier papers whereas those who find the subject difficult can enter intermediate or foundation depending on there ability.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.

Decisions about requirements for GCSE mathematic exams are an operational matter for Ofqual, which regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England.

Timeline

8 Apr 2023	Petition opened for signatures
13 Apr 2023	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 13 Apr 2023

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