Use of Technology in the new A level Mathematics qualifications
Last Friday (8th April) the DfE published the GCE subject-level guidance for mathematics. This guidance is for awarding bodies to help them in designing their specifications and assessments. The full document can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gce-subject-level-guidance-for-mathematics Requirement for awarding bodies to explain how use of technology will permeate the study of mathematics In the Overarching themes and use of technology section: “ Paragraph 8 of the Content Document states that – 8. The use of technology, in particular mathematical and statistical graphing tools and spreadsheets, must permeate the study of AS and A level mathematics. This statement should be interpreted primarily as indicating the desired approach to teaching GCE Qualifications in Mathematics. However, this statement also has implications for assessments. Consequently, in respect of each GCE Qualification in Mathematics which it makes available, or proposes to make availabl