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It strongly supports supplying formulae sheets in Mathematics and equates this to continued support following Covid-19 disruption. The response argues assessment should focus on selecting, understanding, applying and rearranging formulae rather than memorisation, and notes benefits for lower attainers, reducing anxiety and improving confidence.","LMS Response to Ofqual Consultation: Proposed changes to the assessment of mathematics, physics and combined science GCSEs in 2025, 2026 and 2027 October 2024  \nDetails of the consultation can be found at:  \n[https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-changes-to-the-assessment](https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-changes-to-the-assessment)of-mathematics-physics-and-combined-science-gcses-in-2025-2026-and-2027  \nQuestion 1  \nTo what extent do you agree or disagree with the proposal that formulae sheets should be provided in the exams for GCSE mathematics in 2025, 2026 and 2027?  \nOptions: Strongly agree, Agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly disagree Response  \nStrongly agree  \nQuestion 2  \nDo you have any comments on the proposal to provide formulae sheets in the exams for GCSE mathematics in 2025, 2026 and 2027?  \nResponse  \nWe strongly agree with the Department for Education’s (DfE’s) decision that, in view of the continuing impact of the disruption students may have experienced due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is not necessary for them to memorise formulae for GCSE Mathematics in 2025, 2026 and 2027. Consequently, we strongly support Ofqual’s proposal to carry forward, from the summer 2024, the provision of support materials, in the form of a formulae sheet, in the examinations for GCSE Mathematics for 2025, 2026 and 2027.  \nThe disruption due to Covid-19 was cited as the rationale for taking the decision to include a formulae sheet in examinations for GCSE Mathematics in 2022 and 2023. Learners who will be sitting GCSE Mathematics in the years up to and including 2027 will also have had their learning disrupted due to the pandemic, and thus these arrangements should continue for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 examinations.  \nMore generally, a view often expressed by teachers of GCSE Mathematics students, including those who are resitting, is that while higher attainers do not necessarily need or benefit from having formulae sheets, the lower attainers definitely do benefit and value this. More importantly, the provision of formulae sheets can decrease anxiety for lower attainers and increase confidence levels by knowing that these materials will be available. These lower attainers should be supported in a way that will benefit them in  \ntheir future life, where they will need to make appropriate use of formulae that they can consult.  \nThis also applies to all learners – using and applying formulae is the approach taken in further and higher education, and in employment.  \nFor GCSE Mathematics examinations in general, we believe it is more meaningful to assess whether students can select the right formula for the problem in front of them, and whether they can use it properly. 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