A 'practical maths test' that looks at teenagers’ abilities to understand real-life scenarios is currently being developed by an exam board. In the test, which is being trialled by AQA, students are ...

Across the UK, teenagers have been grappling with everything from fractions to ratios as they tackle their GCSE maths exams. This year, one particular question attracted the ire of parents and the ...

Teenagers could face a numeracy test which looks at their ability to understand real-life situations like working out phone bills and rent, under plans being developed by an exam board. Colin Hughes, ...