Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assurances she has received from Ofqual that (a) sample assessment materials for the new mathematics GCSE reflect the standard of live assessment materials and (b) schools will be told about changes before the next school term.

Ofqual published the findings of its research into GCSE mathematics sample assessment materials on 21 May 2015. These findings are available online at: www.gov.uk/government/news/actions-in-response-to-ofquals-gcse-maths-research-report

At the time of publication, Ofqual set out its intent that all exam boards review their sample assessment materials, having due regard to the research findings. Exam boards have agreed to take the actions set out by Ofqual. Ofqual has given public assurance that it has processes in place to review new materials from exam boards so that they can be used in schools from the end of June 2015.