Entry Level Certificate Mathematics (5930) - Externally Set Assignments and Internally Assessed Class Work - Version 3.0

Oct 20, 2026

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Component-based guidance for Entry Level Certificate Mathematics (5930), version 3.0 (October 2024), detailing how portfolios should be built for assessment and moderation. Explains externally set assignments from AQA, including download sources, mark scheme use, validity of Set 1–3, timing, level structure, and attempt rules. Also covers internally assessed class work evidence, marking approach, and how marks contribute to the overall portfolio out of 240, including annotation, recording of marks, moderation and post-moderation processes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages6

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

Externally set assignments

Internally set class work

Annotation

Recording of marks

Moderation

Record/summary sheets

Results

After moderation

Teacher standardisation

Further information

Notes and guidance: Externally set and internally set assignments This guide provides instructions and guidance on the externally set assignments and internally assessed class work components for Entry Level Certificate Mathematics (5930) . Contents You can use the title links to jump directly to the different sections of this guide. | Section | Page | | --- | --- | | Externally set assignments | 2 | | Internally set class work | 3 | | Annotation | 3 | | Recording of marks | 4 | | Moderation | 4 | | Record/summary sheets | 4 | | Results | 4 | | After moderation | 5 | | Teacher standardisation | 5 | | Further information | 5 | Version 3.0 October 2024 Overview This is a component-based specification made up of eight components of work. Three levels of award are available: Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3. Candidates should build up a portfolio of work for assessment and moderation as specified in the eight components as follows: • Evidence for a minimum of four components out of the eight must be in response to an externally set assignment; these assignments are on Centre Services and are available for you to download at any time during the course. • Evidence for a maximum of four units out of the eight should be from internally assessed class work, either set and assessed by the teacher in response to the outcomes detailed in the specification or by completion of worksheets provided by AQA. • In a change to the old specification, you may now choose to do between four and eight external assignments with any remaining components being covered by class work. Externally set assignments Short tests produced by AQA covering the outcomes in each of the eight components. There are three sets of externally set assignments, Set 1, Set 2 and Set 3, which are valid for the lifetime of the specification. The externally set assignments must be downloaded from Centre Services. The sample externally set assignments on the main website cannot be submitted as they are not secure. Centres may use assignments from any of the three sets. The assignments are marked by the teacher to an external mark scheme provided by AQA. You must use the published mark scheme and please check for new versions on Centre Services each year as these are working documents which can be improved over time. Each assignment from each of the three sets covers all three levels and is worth 30 marks. The first 10 marks are entry 1, the second 10 are entry 2 and the final 10 are entry 3. Students should complete as many questions as possible as their total mark will contribute to the final level of award achieved. However, it is not necessary to give entry 1 and entry 2 students the entry 3 questions if they are not considered to be accessible. The time allowed to complete each assignment is shown as 45 minutes. This is only an approximate time and students can take the assignments in more than one sitting if required, doing a few questions or pages each time. An overall mark for externally set assignments should be obtained by adding the total marks for the externally set assignments chosen. If you have completed all eight external assignments this will be the total mark gained for the portfolio. Students cannot make more than one attempt at the same externally set assignment, although they may make an attempt at the equivalent assignment from a different set. Only the best externally set assignment should be included in the portfolio if candidates have attempted two or three for the same component. Students are not allowed to correct their answers once the assignment has been handed in. These completed assignments must be kept securely until they are required for moderation. Internally assessed class work If you are using externally set assignments for all eight components then you do not need to complete any internally assessed class work. Internally assessed class work should be used as evidence that outcomes in each component

FAQs

What eight components of work must candidates provide evidence for, and how are levels structured?

The specification is made up of eight components. External assignments cover Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3 within each set, with marks allocated as 10 marks per entry level segment per assignment.

Where can externally set assignments be downloaded, and why can’t the website samples be submitted?

Externally set assignments must be downloaded from Centre Services. Sample assignments on the main website can’t be submitted because they are not secure.

How is internally assessed class work marked and converted into an overall class work mark?

Internally assessed class work marks outcomes achieved, awarding 1 mark per outcome with no half marks. Total marks for the class work components are then totalled and doubled to form the overall internally assessed class work mark.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Aurelia