Wales behind UK in maths GCSE
Welsh pupils are behind their contemporaries from the rest of the UK at GCSE maths, according to a new report from the education watchdog Estyn.
Welsh pupils are behind their contemporaries from the rest of the UK at GCSE maths, according to a new report from the education watchdog Estyn.
In its report, school inspectorate Estyn makes recommendations for schools, local authorities and the Welsh Government to help improve math skills.
Among the recommendations for schools are:
Local authorities and regional consortia should: provide support, advice and professional development opportunities for mathematics teachers.
Estyn recommends the Welsh Government should support schools and regional consortia in raising standards in mathematics for all pupils and review National Curriculum level descriptiors at key stage three with a view to 'raise levels of expectation'
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