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Introduction 2  \n2. What’s changed? 4  \n2.1 What are the changes to the Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics qualification? 4  \n2.2 Changes to the specification 4  \n3. Planning 8  \n3.1 Identifying Entry Level Certificate students and the appropriate level 8  \n3.2 Suggested resources 9  \n4. Content guidance 10  \n5. Assessment guidance 11  \n5.1 Assessment overview 11  \n5.2 Assessment objectives 12  \n5.3 Coverage of content in tests and tasks 13  \n5.4 Availability of assessment materials 13  \n6. Administering the tests 14  \n6.1 Marking and moderation 14  \n7. Entries and fees 18  \n1. Introduction  \nThis Getting Started Guide provides an overview of the new Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics specification, to help you to get to grips with the changes to content and assessment, and to help you to understand what these mean for you and your students.  \nWe’ve listened to feedback from all parts of the mathematics community and taken this redevelopment as an opportunity to redesign the Entry Level Certificate so that it complements GCSE Mathematics (9–1) . The Certificate provides a progression route to GCSE but also supports advancement in mathematics by cementing core understanding and maximising engagement with the subject.  \nThe Entry Level Certificate qualifications are designed to be taught in small steps, to meet students’ individual learning styles. Each level is assessed only when you decide that your students are ready.  \nEasy to co-teach with GCSE Mathematics  \nThe content of the new specification for Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics is based on the key underpinning skills and concepts of GCSE (9–1) Mathematics, with new topics at Entry Level 3 carefully selected from the more accessible topics in GCSE (9–1) Mathematics. The progression of content from the Entry Level Certificate to GCSE Mathematics, and the alignment of topics within the two qualifications, ensures students can retain the option to work towards the GCSE examinations should they progress well through the Entry Level Certificate course. Equally, students who have followed the GCSE Mathematics course will have the option to sit the Entry Level Certificate tests. Dual entry of GCSE (9-1) Mathematics and Entry Level Certificate is possible.  \nDesigned to encourage progression to GCSE  \nThe Entry Level Certificate allows students who are working below GCSE to demonstrate their ability to use and apply mathematics both in practical tasks and in real-life problems. Achieving the qualification evidences knowledge and skills within number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry and measures, and statistics.  \nWe’ve introduced calculator and non-calculator tests at Entry Level 3 and redesigned our Assessment Objectives to support progression to GCSE (9–1)  \nMathematics.  \nAssessments designed around the needs of students at this level  \nClear, level-targeted tests assess small increments of progress; this builds students’ confidence as they are faced only with questions at their level. At the same time, the tests assess the use and application of standard techniques (AO1) so students have the opportunity to demonstrate what they can do.  \nAssessment of reasoning, interpretation and communication (AO2) and of problem solving (AO3) takes place via the tasks. The tasks are structured as a series of nested activities which support students to progress as far as they are able. Use of relevant equipment in the tasks is required.  \nAll assessments are taken when the student is ready and may be reattempted up toa total of three attempts, but by using a different test / task each time. There is no stipulated length of time for the assessments so students may take as long as they need.  \nStraightforward to administer and manage  \nThere are two assessment components at each of Entry Level 1 and Entry Level 2, and three assessment components at Entry Level 3. 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