Entry Level Certifi cate in Mathematics - Edexcel

1 Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics Specification Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics (NMA0). First certification from June 2018 Issue 1. Contents 1 Introduction 2. Why choose the Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics ? 2. Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 3. Qualification at a glance 4. 2 Subject content and assessment information 6. Content 7. assessment Objectives 22. 3 Administration and general information 23. Entries 23. Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 24. Student recruitment and progression 27. Appendix 1: assessment authentication sheet 31. Appendix 2: Calculators 33. Appendix 3: Codes 34. 1 Introduction Why choose the Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics ? We've listened to feedback from all parts of the Mathematics subject community and taken this opportunity to redesign the Entry Level Certificate so that it complements the GCSE (9 1) Mathematics .

2 This means that students can develop underpinning mathematical skills and understanding to enable them to progress towards study of the GCSE (9 1) Mathematics . Easy to co-teach with GCSE (9 1) Mathematics the content of our new specification 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 . Assessments designed to encourage progression to GCSE we've introduced calculator and non-calculator tests at Entry Level 3 and redesigned our assessment objectives to support progression to GCSE (9 1) Mathematics . Designed around the needs of students working at this Level every aspect of our new qualification is based around enabling Entry Level students to show what they can do . from the carefully selected content and clearly-worded questions, to the Level -targeted tests that assess small increments of progress, and the assessments taken when the student is ready.

3 Straightforward to administer and manage all the assessments in our qualification are 100% externally set and internally marked, with a manageable number of assessment components at each Level . 2 Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics Specification Issue 1 April 2017 Pearson Education Limited 2017. Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification Planning Our Getting Started guide gives you an overview of the new Entry Level Certificate qualification to help you to get to grips with the changes to content and assessment and to help you understand what these changes mean for you and your students. We will give you an editable scheme of work you can adapt to suit your department. Our mapping documents highlight the touch points between the new ELC and the GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics , as well as highlighting the differences between the content of the legacy and the new Entry Level Certificate specifications. Teaching and learning There will be free teaching and learning support to help you deliver the new qualification, including: sources of resources free online Getting Ready to Teach events to support you in delivering the new qualification.

4 Preparing for exams We provide a range of resources to help you to prepare your students for the assessments, including: sample assessment materials to support formative assessment practice extra tasks to help develop students' communication and problem solving skills. Get help and support Mathematics Emporium support whenever you need it The renowned Mathematics Emporium helps you to keep up to date with all areas of Mathematics throughout the year. It is also a rich source of past questions and, of course, gives you access to our in-house expert Graham Cumming and his team. Sign up to get Emporium emails Get updates on the latest news, support resources and training, and alerts for Entry deadlines and key dates direct to your inbox. Just email to sign up. Emporium website Over 15 000 documents relating to past and present Pearson and Edexcel Mathematics qualifications available free. Visit to register for an account. Learn more at Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics 3.

5 Specification Issue 1 April 2017 Pearson Education Limited 2017. Qualification at a glance Content and assessment overview The Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics qualification is available at Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3. Entry Level 2 (EL2) content subsumes the content of Entry Level 1 (EL1). Entry Level 3 (EL3) content subsumes the content of EL2 and EL1. The Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics consists of one externally-set test and one externally-set task for Entry 1 and 2 and two externally-set tests and one externally-set task for Entry 3. Students must complete all their assessment at the same Entry Level . Entry Level 1 assessments Content overview for test and task Number: Count; Read, write and order; Fractions and decimals; Pattern; Facts;. Equipment Geometry: 2D shapes; 3D shapes; Position, movement and pattern Measures: Units; Measuring instruments Statistics Component 1: Test Component 2: Task 60% of the qualification 40% of the qualification 12 marks 8 marks Entry Level 2 assessments Content overview for test and task Number: Count; Read, write and order; Fractions and decimals; Pattern; Facts.

6 Operations; Equipment Geometry: 2D shapes; 3D shapes; Position, movement and pattern; Angles Measures: Units; Measuring instruments Statistics Component 1: Test Component 2: Task 60% of the qualification 40% of the qualification 18 marks 12 marks 4 Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics Specification Issue 1 April 2017 Pearson Education Limited 2017. Entry Level 3 assessments Content overview for calculator and non-calculator tests Can appear on either or both tests Number: Count; Read, write and order; Fractions and decimals; Pattern; Facts;. Operations Can appear on the non-calculator test Can appear on the calculator test Algebra Numbers: Equipment Geometry: 2D shapes; 3D shapes; Ratio and proportion Position, movement and pattern; Angles Geometry: Perimeter and area Statistics Measures: Units; Measuring instruments Component 1: Non-calculator test Component 2: Calculator test 36% of the qualification 24% of the qualification 18 marks 12 marks Content overview for task All Entry Level 3 content can be assessed in the task.

7 Component 3: Task 40% of the qualification 20 marks For all assessments Information for all tests/tasks Externally-set tests/tasks, administered and marked by the centre and moderated by Pearson. There is no set time for when each test/task is completed or how long the student takes to complete each test. Please see page 20-21, assessment information, for more details. assessment overview Students should answer all questions. Tests will assess mathematical techniques. The tests consist of closed-response, graphical and short-open-response questions. Tasks will assess communication and problem-solving skills. The tasks consist of short-open-response questions based on practical skills tasks. Calculators may not be used in the tests but can be used in the tasks, with the exception of the Entry Level 3 Calculator test. Information on the use of calculators in the assessments for this qualification can be found in Appendix 2: Calculators. Students must complete the test(s) and task for the Entry Level that they are entered for.

8 There will be three tests and three tasks available for each Entry Level . See Appendix 3: Codes for a description of all codes relevant to this qualification. Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics 5. Specification Issue 1 April 2017 Pearson Education Limited 2017. 2 Subject content and assessment information Qualification aims and objectives The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to: become fluent in the fundamentals of Mathematics , including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that students develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge with increasing speed and accuracy reason mathematically by following a given line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument or justification making use of mathematical language solve problems by applying their Mathematics to a variety of routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions.

9 6 Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics Specification Issue 1 April 2017 Pearson Education Limited 2017. Content EL2 content subsumes the content of EL1 and EL3 content subsumes the content of EL2 and EL1. Topic 1 Number: Count Content Guidance Entry Level 1. Count up to 10, knowing the Set of objects or pictures should include a number names. variety of items. Recount a set of objects in a different order, using the correct sequence of numbers, names. Count small sets of objects, checking the total. Entry Level 2. Count up to 100, knowing the number names. Count collections of objects, checking the total. Recognise odd and even numbers. Distinguish between odd and even numbers. For example (1) Select the odd numbers from a small list For example (2) Shade even numbers in a 100 square Count on in steps of different sizes. For example (1) Find the next number 10, 13, 16, . For example (2) Count on from 7 in steps of 2. Entry Level 3 (this can be tested on either or both tests).

10 Count, read, write and order numbers up to 1000, knowing the number names. Describe and extend simple Simple sequences based on addition or number sequences (including subtraction. odd/even numbers). For example (1) Continue the sequences: 2, 5, 8, 11, or 100, 95, 90, 85, 80, . For example (2) 2, 5, 8, 11, How would you find the next number? Count on or back in tens or See hundreds from any two-digit number (positive result only). Count on or back in tens or See hundreds from any two- or three-digit number (positive result only). Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Mathematics 7. Specification Issue 1 April 2017 Pearson Education Limited 2017. Topic 2 Number: Read, write and order Content Guidance Entry Level 1. Read, write and order numbers For example (1) Select largest or smallest to 10 number from a list. For example (2) Place in numerical order: 7, 2, 5, 3. For example (3) Write number 8' as eight'. and vice versa. Entry Level 2. Read, write and order numbers to Know tens' and units'.