• Contact:
• tel: 01483 477 738
• or use our online enquiry service Ask AQA

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For administrative materials and information such as Basedata, Timetables, including the Interboard online timetable, and Candidate Record Forms, please visit the Administration section of the AQA Website.

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Examinations Update Issue 36

Check the latest information relating to:

• January 2009 series onwards

in the Subject Information section of the Examinations Update Issue 36 in PDF format or read/download the complete document.

Your browser may enable you to go directly to the subject heading within the document via the links above. Otherwise, the links will take you to the beginning of the Subject Information section, where you can find your subject in alphabetical order.

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Examinations Update Issue 34

Check the latest information relating to:

• A revised AS qualification and new A-level

in the Subject Information section of the Examinations Update Issue 34 in PDF format or read/download the complete document.

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See an overview of projects within AQA to develop 14–19 Curriculum Pathways in Mathematics (Functional Skills, GCSE, GCE and FSMQs).

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Examinations Update Issue 30

Check the latest information relating to:

• New marking criteria

in the Subject Information section of the Examinations Update Issue 30 in PDF format or read/download the complete document.

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Coursework standardisation meetings 2008

Coursework standardisation meetings will be held on the following dates.

Date	Venue
Friday 21 November	London
Monday 24 November	Manchester

• Centres are usually notified in writing.
• If you are teaching this specification for the first time, please contact us to ensure that you are invited.
• Also contact us if you have not received your invitation.
• These meetings are free of charge.
• Centres can book online.

Policy on attending coursework standardisation meetings

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The Teachers' Guide for FSMQ and GCE Use of Mathematics is now available on the Guidance page.

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Revisions to the specification

Please note that, as of 2007 examination (2006 teaching), revised specifications are in operation for FSMQ and AS Use of Mathematics. A list of the changes from the 2006 version can be found in Appendix A to the Teachers' Guide. Alternatively, changes are indicated by side-barring in the specifications themselves.

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Performance points for FSMQ and AS Use of Maths

From 2007 Examination (Autumn 2006 teaching), FSMQ and AS Use of Mathematics will count towards centres' Achievement and Attainment Tables (formerly known as Performance Tables). QCA have approved performance points for each level and grade.

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Examinations Update Issue 27

Check the latest information relating to:

• Achievement and Attainment tables

in the Subject Information section of the Examinations Update Issue 27 in PDF format or read/download the complete document.

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Examinations Update Issue 26

Check the latest information relating to:

• Using and Applying Decision Mathematics (6994)

in the Subject Information section of the Examinations Update Issue 26 in PDF format or read/download the complete document.

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The Teachers' Guide for FSMQ and GCE Use of Mathematics is now available on the Guidance page.

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Examinations Update Issue 24

Check the latest information relating to:

• Clarification of withdrawal of Intermediate FSMQs

in the Subject Information section of the Examinations Update Issue 24 in PDF format or read/download the complete document.

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Examinations Update Issue 23

Check the latest information relating to:

• Withdrawal of Intermediate FSMQs and new Advanced FSMQ

in the Subject Information section of the Examinations Update Issue 23 in PDF format or read/download the complete document.