2. 5 key things to prepare for the new A Levels
Jo Sibley

3. You need a pen and paper…
…questions at the end!

4. Start the clock…
…questions at the end!

5. 1. A pathway for every student
Year 12
Retake GCSE
Core Maths
AS Maths
AS Maths (study)
AS FM (first half)
AS FM
A level Maths
MAT
AS FM (second half)
A level FM
A level Further Maths
Year 13
STEP OR

6. 2. Choose your specifications
Your department is unique! Pick what works for you.
It is much easier to use two different specifications now.
Things to look at:
Optionality in FM
Large data set and sample questions on it
Resources for problem solving and integrating technology
Sample assessment materials
Support and professional development (including cost).

7. 3. Technology
Make a plan for how you will integrate technology into the study of maths across your department (not just the keen guy)
Think about how you will ensure that your students have exam-legal calculators and can use them effectively.

8. 4a. Staff development Make a three-year plan
Do you need an expert to champion A level and lead the way? Or a secure, broad base of subject knowledge?
Consider training a KS5 Coordinator
What kind of development works best for you and your team…?

9. 4b. Staff development
What kind of development works best for you and your team?
One-day courses
Extended courses
Live online professional development
Asynchronous professional development
Teacher networks
In-department development?

10. 5. Schemes of work Think about staffing Think about Core Maths
Think about AS Further Maths in parallel
Think about pre-requisites
Three resources:
Editable generic MEI scheme of work for A level Maths
FMSP schemes of work for Further Maths
FMSP course planner

11. Stop the clock!
Questions please!

12. The Further Mathematics Support Programme
Our aim is to increase the uptake of AS and A level Further Mathematics to ensure that more students reach their potential in mathematics.
The FMSP works closely with school/college maths departments to provide professional development opportunities for teachers and maths promotion events for students.
To find out more please visit