An analysis and evaluation of a maths curriculum leading to a proposal for an innovation to this curriculum

Abstract

With a focus on the new GCSE maths curriculum and in particular its implementation in a FE college in South Devon, this report aimed to evaluate and analyse different curriculum models that affect the teaching and learning process of the GCSE maths curriculum. The purpose of this research was to suggest improvements that can be made to the maths curriculum design to enhance teaching and learning of maths for post-16 learners. The key findings suggest that an hour of maths at the start of each day and/or to enable the choice of maths delivery over one or two years.