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Every pupil needs a good mathematics education - Ofsted
22 May 2012
Mathematics: made to measure, an Ofsted report launched today, emphasises the importance for every pupil to have the best possible mathematics education.
The report highlights a dramatic increase in the take-up of A-level and further mathematics, and shows that the youngest children are doing better. GCSE and A level results continue to rise as a result of the sustained efforts of teachers and students.
But the report finds three key areas in primary and secondary mathematics in schools in England which need to be improved.
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Every pupil needs a good mathematics education - Ofsted
22 May 2012
'Mathematics: made to measure', an Ofsted report launched today, emphasises the importance for every pupil to have the best possible mathematics education.
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