Free-standing Mathematics Qualifications
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Free-standing Mathematics Qualifications (FSMQ) are a suite of mathematical qualifications available at levels 1 to 3 in the National Qualifications Framework – Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced. They bridge a gap between GCSE and AS-Level Mathematics and are especially ideal for pupils who have taken their Maths GCSE a year early. The examining boards currently offering FSMQs are OCR, Edexcel and AQA.
An FSMQ Unit at Advanced level is a rough equivalent of an AS or A-level module, whilst the Intermediate level is equivalent to a GCSE in Mathematics. Coursework is often a key part of the FSMQ, but is sometimes omitted depending on the examining board.
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Additional Mathematics/Ad Maths (OCR) (No coursework)
