GCSE Mathematics and Numeracy (Double Award) - Teaching from 2025

The construct of GCSE Mathematics and Numeracy (Double Award) is based on the five interdependent proficiencies that make up the Curriculum for Wales’ principles of progression for the Mathematics and Numeracy Area. The qualification will:

• provide opportunities for learners to develop a conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts and ideas
• provide opportunities for learners to develop an understanding of a wide range of mathematical language and to demonstrate this communication using symbols
• allow learners to demonstrate the use and application of mathematical and numerical skills fluently and accurately
• support leaners to develop and apply logical reasoning when justifying and proving relationships between concepts
• provide opportunities for learners to independently demonstrate strategic competence when using mathematical ideas to solve problems.

The content of GCSE Mathematics and Numeracy (Double Award) qualification will be based on the following mathematical and numerical concepts that make up the Curriculum for Wales’ statements of what matters for the Mathematics and Numeracy Area:

• Number
• Algebra
• Geometry and measures
• Statistics and probability

Aspects of each concept will be explored in every unit of the qualification, supporting the statement that ‘the different areas of mathematics are highly interconnected and dependent on one another’ included in the specific considerations for this Area. The qualification will also support key links with other Areas of the Curriculum for Wales, including developing learners’ financial literacy in support of learner wellbeing.