WJEC Level 2 Additional Mathematics - Approved Specification - Teaching from 2026

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WJEC Level 2 Additional Mathematics specification outlines the approved structure, curriculum guidance, and assessment arrangements for teaching from 2026 with awards from 2027. The document defines aims, curriculum for Wales alignment, prior learning progression, guided learning hours, language use, and equality access. It specifies a unitised qualification with two mandatory units (Algebra, Calculus) and one optional unit, including examination timings, question styles, calculator entitlements, assessment objectives and weightings, grading, reporting, and malpractice and technical information.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages42

Reading Time1 h 46 min

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SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Aims

1.2 Curriculum for Wales

1.3 Prior learning and progression

1.4 Guided learning hours

1.5 Use of language

1.6 Equality and fair access

2 SUBJECT CONTENT

How to read the amplification

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

Unit 5

Unit 6

3 ASSESSMENT

3.1 Assessment Objectives and Weightings

3.2 Organising, communicating and writing accurately

3.3 Use of calculators

3.4 Formula and algorithm lists

4 MALPRACTICE

5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION

5.1 Entries and Awards

5.2 Grading, awarding and reporting

Appendix A: Opportunities for embedding elements of the Curriculum for Wales

Appendix B: Glossary of terms for Unit 6 Discrete and Decision Mathematics

LEVEL 2 WJEC Level 2 Additional Mathematics Approved by Qualifications Wales Specification Teaching from 2026 For award from 2027 This Qualifications Wales regulated qualification is not available to centres in England. Made for Wales. Ready for the world. WJEC would like to thank the students and teachers of Fitzalan High School, Cardiff and Llanwern High School, Newport for their participation in the creation of these covers. This specification meets the requirements of the following regulatory documents published by Qualifications Wales: • Standard Conditions of Recognition which contains the rules that all awarding bodies and their qualifications must meet when offering qualifications to learners in Wales. • Approval Criteria for Level 2 Additional Mathematics which sets out the subject specific requirements for Additional Mathematics from September 2026 and beyond. Copyright © WJEC CBAC Limited 2025. CONTENTS SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT ................................................................................. 4 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 6 1.1 Aims ......................................................................................................... 6 1.2 Curriculum for Wales ................................................................................ 6 1.3 Prior learning and progression ................................................................. 7 1.4 Guided learning hours .............................................................................. 7 1.5 Use of language ....................................................................................... 7 1.6 Equality and fair access............................................................................ 7 2 SUBJECT CONTENT ...................................................................................... 8 How to read the amplification .............................................................................. 8 Unit 1 ................................................................................................................... 9 Unit 2 ................................................................................................................. 12 Unit 3 ................................................................................................................. 14 Unit 4 ................................................................................................................. 16 Unit 5 ................................................................................................................. 18 Unit 6 ................................................................................................................. 21 Opportunities for integration of learning experiences ........................................ 25 3 ASSESSMENT .............................................................................................. 26 3.1 Assessment Objectives and Weightings................................................. 26 3.2 Organising, communicating and writing accurately ................................ 27 3.3 Use of calculators ................................................................................... 27 3.4 Formula and algorithm lists .................................................................... 27 4 MALPRACTICE ............................................................................................. 34 5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ........................................................................ 35 5.1 Entries and Awards ................................................................................ 35 5.2 Grading, awarding and reporting ............................................................ 36 Appendix A: Opportunities for embedding elements of the Curriculum for Wales 37 Appendix B: Glossary of terms for Unit 6 Discrete an

FAQs

What units are required to be awarded the Level 2 Additional Mathematics qualification?

Learners must complete three units: two mandatory units and one optional unit. Successful completion of fewer than three units results in unit certification for each achieved unit.

How long are the written examinations for each unit and what is the qualification weighting?

Each unit is assessed via a written examination of 50 minutes and is weighted at 33⅓% of the qualification, using a mix of short and longer structured and unstructured questions.

Which units allow calculators in the written examinations?

A calculator is not allowed in Unit 1 (Algebra). Calculators are allowed in Units 2 (Calculus), 3 (Geometry and Trigonometry), 4 (Statistics), 5 (Mechanics), and 6 (Discrete and Decision Mathematics).

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