Teenagers may soon be required to take a numeracy test focusing on practical skills such as calculating phone bills and rent, according to plans by an exam board.
Colin Hughes, the chief executive of AQA, has emphasised that the proposed online test is not about simplifying maths but ensuring it's applicable to real-life scenarios.
He pointed out that academically strong students can often struggle with everyday mathematical tasks despite excelling in theoretical aspects like theorems and formulae.
The AQA is trialling a numeracy test that could result in a maths proficiency certificate for pupils, akin to a driving licence or music grade, regardless of whether they pass a GCSE in maths, as reported by The Times. READ MORE: 'I've cheated death TWICE - I'll never forget what I saw in the last moments' Sample questions might include interpreting a wage slip to work out net pay, comparing telephone contracts, or adjusting budgets to accommodate rent increases in line with inflation.
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