Golding, J; (2020) Additional mathematics papers for entry to English universities: their role, purpose and impact. A report for the Joint Mathematical Council of the UK. Joint Mathematical Council of the UK: London, UK.

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Abstract

This report is of a small study funded by the Joint Mathematical Council of the UK, JMC, to investigate the impact and use of additional mathematics papers for entry to English universities. By drawing on the voices of academics, providers of support, teachers and students, the study provides evidence of the experience of these complementary users. In particular, it sought evidence from a ‘telling’ sample of state-funded ‘strong’ mathematics departments, so as to better understand gains and costs to students and teachers, and any inequity of access. The study was undertaken following concern raised by some users at the increasing number of such papers, a concern which exposed wider reservations about their use and impact. In this executive summary we outline the background and main findings, embed those findings in slightly broader themes, and raise some questions for consideration.

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