Chris Green
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(8 years, 5 months ago)
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Mr Speaker
We have heard from the hon. Gentleman twice today, and it is worth pointing out that he is a philosopher. That we know: it is on the record on his CV.
Chris Green (Bolton West) (Con)
T2. What are the Government doing to encourage more young people to study maths and numeracy subjects in school?
The Minister for Schools (Mr Nick Gibb)
Our ambition is that by 2020 the vast majority of young people will study maths to the age of 18. We have strengthened GCSE maths, to provide a more secure basis for studying the subject at A-level. We have increased mathematical content in science GCSEs and A-levels. We have introduced the new core maths qualifications so that all students have the opportunity to study the subject after the age of 16. We have also launched the Your Life campaign, to promote to young people the value of studying mathematics and science.