Equation Sheets for GCSEs permanently for 3 separate/triple science students.

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

There are too many equations expected to be remembered by 15/16 year old. There are 4 different types of equations for biology, 23 for physics, 27 chemistry and higher maths+other subjects; all expected to be remembered.
Make equations sheets permanent for all students moving forward indefinitely.

Benefits students and eases stress during exams. Students can focus on subjects more intensely rather than giving up early because they can not remember them.

Students are most likely not going to be using any of the equations later in life.

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

The Department of Education (DfE) has now told Ofqual that students taking exams in 2025, 2026 and 2027 will not be expected to recall all the usual formulae and equations in GCSE mathematics, physics and combined science.

The longer-term expectations will be confirmed after DfE’s Curriculum and Assessment Review.

Find out more:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-changes-to-the-assessment-of-mathematics-physics-and-combined-science-gcses-in-2025-2026-and-2027/proposed-changes-to-the-assessment-of-mathematics-physics-and-combined-science-gcses-in-2025-2026-and-2027

Timeline

4 Nov 2024	Petition opened for signatures
20 Nov 2024	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9

Status Rejected

Rejected 20 Nov 2024

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