A levels not equipping students with appropriate mathematical skills

New evidence shows that A-levels in a range of subjects fail to equip students with an appropriate level of mathematical skills. The amount and difficulty of mathematical content varies depending on exam board and student choice of questions. 

The findings have led leading learned societies and education experts to make recommendations for the upcoming A-level reform. 

Foundations could have more freedom than they think

A new report into the governance and financial management of endowed charitable foundations – charities that fund their activities mostly from investments – finds that foundations are thinking independently and creatively in today’s tough climate, but suggests that tackling common misconceptions could enable them to do even better.