GCSE students to receive help sheets until 2030
Key Takeaways
- GCSE maths and science students will receive formula sheets until at least 2030
- Ministers asked Ofqual to extend current formula-sheet arrangements for exams
- Ofqual is consulting on an extension until GCSEs are reformed after curriculum changes
GCSE formulae memorisation change
In a letter to Sir Ian, Ms Gould wrote that for the lifetime of the current GCSE specifications in these subjects, students should not be required to memorise formulae and equations for assessment purposes.
“Maths and science GCSE students will not need to memorise formulae and equations for their exams until at least 2030, under new government plans”
Ms Gould wrote that students will continue to be expected to understand and use these formulae and equations, maintaining high standards for what students must study.
Shadow education secretary Laura Trott criticised the extension in a tweet, saying Labour are hell-bent on dumbing down school standards in this country.
She said they fail to understand we should believe all children can do better, not lowering the bar.
She added that it will be the most disadvantaged who will suffer and that will be the legacy of this PM.
Ofqual's consultation is open for three weeks from Monday until March 23.
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