What is an advanced extension award in mathematics?

• apply and communicate effectively their knowledge of mathematics
• use the skills of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis
• reach clear, logical and coherent judgements.

The AEA qualifications:

• are included in the UCAS tariff
• are based on Advanced GCE subject criteria
• test depth of understanding and ability to think critically and creatively
• test connections between different elements of the subject
• require no additional teaching or resources.

All AEAs will have a 100 per cent external assessment.

The AEA in mathematics test specification download on this page provides the aims, scheme of assessment and performance level descriptors for the AEA in mathematics award.