Last updated: 17 Jan 2008

The interim report established a number of baseline indicators concerning take-up of AS and A level mathematics, and also considered the various impacts the new specifications may have had on students.

The final report is an amalgamation of 3 and a half years of data collection.

Notes to Editors

• The final report, Evaluation of participation in GCE mathematics: Final report, November 2007 including its annexes can be found at www.ofqual.gov.uk/719.aspx. The interim report is located at www.ofqual.gov.uk/706.aspx
• This evaluation began in 2004 following Professor Adrian Smith's report, Making mathematics count. The report of Professor Adrian Smith's inquiry into post-14 mathematics education. DfES, February 2004, in anticipation of the revised A level in mathematics which was introduced in September of that year.
• GCE Mathematics is undergoing development as part of the Mathematics Pathways work. Schools and colleges are invited to take part in the pilot work and can register their interest by contacting Eddie Wilde at OCR.
• For further information please contact the QCA newsdesk on 020 7509 6789, or 07798 924552 outside office hours.