It’s #NationalSTEMDay – the perfect excuse for a quick maths challenge. Use the numbers once each (with +, −, ×, ÷) to reach the target of 171. Solved it? Check your answer and explore hundreds of free teaching resources to plan and teach AQA Maths with confidence: https://ow.ly/WqSA50Xokwl

We're excited to be at #AEAEurope2025 in The Hague, presenting research on AI in education, student voice in research, fairness and digital assessment. Our work explores how technology and assessment environments affect fairness, wellbeing, and accessibility. #AIinEducation

It may be the end of #NumberConfidenceWeek, but that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the number confidence journey. Be sure to check out our resources as well as our Unit Award Scheme that includes over 500 units about money (1/2)

Financial literacy is set to become a core part of the curriculum, following publication of the Curriculum & Assessment Review. During #NumberConfidenceWeek, Reza Schwitzer @schwitzer.bsky.social and Natalie Wilson from AQA met the APPG on Financial Education to demo our new numeracy app. (1/3)

Smarter support for teachers, real progress for students – 20-minute adaptive tests with Stride Maths. Developed by experts, we’ve drawn on years of research to develop this game-changing adaptive assessment. Discover your smarter maths support this #NumberConfidenceWeek: https://ow.ly/efQ150Xj58A

Today we have responded to @beckyfrancis.bsky.social Curriculum and Assessment Review final report and we’re looking forward to working with the Government, teachers, leaders and education professionals on the next steps. Here's what our CEO, Colin Hughes, said: www.aqa.org.uk/news/evoluti...

8 out of 10 young people believe their finances would be in better shape if they had stronger numeracy skills. Only 1% of teachers say their pupils possess adequate financial skills. At AQA we’re developing a new on-demand assessment to help with using numbers in real life situations.

It’s #NumberConfidenceWeek and this year’s theme is ‘Money Matters’. This week, we're highlighting the importance of number confidence by showcasing resources, tools and exciting plans to help learners. Look out for a new post each day. @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social

Proud to convene leaders from the UK Ukrainian community at @aqaeducation.bsky.social to discuss the campaign for a Ukrainian GCSE. We need the right qualification, but it's also about preserving and celebrating Ukrainian identity. Thanks to @joepowell.bsky.social and other MPs for your support

We’ve teamed up with Dr Frost Maths – the award-winning online platform. Offering customisable resources, videos, a huge question bank, online mocks and more – developed by teachers, for teachers, supporting key maths concepts up to age 18. Find out more: https://ow.ly/Ej2x50XiiSS

We were honoured to host an inspiring meeting this morning alongside @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social and @joepowell.bsky.social - bringing together Ukrainian language teachers & stakeholders for a discussion on how to ensure Ukrainian children can maintain & develop their language skills while in the UK.

📢 We’re delighted to announce we’ve acquired the Realise Training Group – a leading training provider that supports more than 18,000 learners each year. This enhances our offer to employers & young people in line with our charitable purpose. www.aqa.org.uk/news/aqa-acq...

AQA - now in partnership with Dr Frost Maths. We’ve teamed up with Dr Frost Maths, the award-winning online platform for students up to age 18, to make AQA exam preparation simpler and more effective. Discover your new maths tools: https://ow.ly/1lge50Xihim

Exampro Maths is fully funded for all AQA maths centres. Give every student targeted practice with thousands of past paper questions, mark schemes and examiner reports – all in one easy-to-use tool, at no cost. Explore Exampro Maths: https://ow.ly/oep350XgfUa

Exampro Maths is now fully funded for all AQA maths centres, giving you easy access to past paper questions, mark schemes and examiner reports. Build mocks, homework and revision tasks quickly – all at no cost. Find out more: https://ow.ly/wWEN50XfxUt

AQA welcomes the publication of Government's Post 16 Education and Skills White Paper, which includes the announcement of new V-levels and English and maths qualifications. (1/5)

Your maths support just got smarter. Exampro for Maths - now fully funded for AQA maths centres. Get your students exam-ready with valid mock assessments from real AQA questions. Spend less time prepping, and more time teaching. All at no cost. Get access now - https://ow.ly/hoMJ50XcgB1

We’re live at #MathsConf39. 🎉 Come by our stand to explore the smarter tools and resources in our refreshed support offer. You might just roll away with something special. And don’t miss your chance to meet Dr Frost Maths#MathsConf39 who’ll be with us all day!

We’re excited to share that Dr Frost Maths will be joining us at #MathsConf39. We’ve teamed up with the award-winning online platform to bring the latest available AQA GCSE exam papers directly to teachers. Come along to meet Dr Jamie Frost, ask him your questions and see the platform in action.

Your AQA maths support just got bigger. Smart new additions to AQA maths include our new partnership with Dr Frost Maths, plus fully funded Exampro Maths for all AQA maths centres. Proven expertise. Smarter support. Explore what’s new with AQA maths https://www.aqa.org.uk/maths-you-can-count-on

We’re finishing up in Manchester for the Conservative Party Conference and began with a @ukyouth.bsky.social YouthZone panel! Panellists included @lauracunliffehall.bsky.social, an AQA Student Advisory Group member, a UK Youth member and AQA Head of External Affairs, @c-fraser.bsky.social (1/8)

Happy World Teachers' Day! Thank you to all teachers and all the work you do.

Hello from Liverpool for the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Party Conference! Yesterday was a busy day, starting in the Youth Zone with a panel event including representatives from Girlguiding, @dofe.org and our Student Advisory Group. (1/5)

AQA was proud to join the @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social Leadership Council, sharing insights on our new numeracy assessment. Read more in The Times [£] here: www.thetimes.com/uk/education... and have a look here: www.aqa.org.uk/aqa-unveils-...

We’re at the @libdems.org.uk where we’ve partnered with @edupolicyinst.bsky.social to discuss building an inclusive curriculum and assessment system. With a range of education experts, the conversation was insightful and valuable, covering several different policy areas.

Last week, we were delighted to host Times Education Editor @nicolawoolcock.bsky.social at AQA where she saw and tried our numeracy test. You can read how she got on here [£]: www.thetimes.com/uk/education... 1/2

In advance of the Curriculum and Assessment Review final report by @beckyfrancis.bsky.social, we are delighted to have partnered with EPI on this important contribution to education discussions.

We’ve updated our GCSE French (8652), German (8662) and Spanish (8692) specifications for 2026, including grammar requirements and vocabulary lists in line with the recent DfE changes to the Subject Content. For more information, visit our website > www.aqa.org.uk/news/gcse-fr...

Calling all AQA Art and Design learners: we’re looking for a design for this year’s festive e-Card. The competition closes on Friday 10 October at midnight and we’re excited to see this year’s entries! Enter here > eu.surveymonkey.com/r/9RLZMBR

It’s #LiteracyDay today, and that includes digital literacy. So how confident are young people in engaging digitally? @thakeman.bsky.social writes the latest AQi blog about the myth of the digital native and what support young people need in this digital media era > www.aqa.org.uk/aqi/the-myth...

Applications for the Student Advisory Group are now open! If you are a learner, or know a learner, who is keen to help us make key decisions about the future of exams, we want to hear from you! Applications close at 5pm on 22 September. Apply now > www.aqa.org.uk/news/aqa-stu...

Our LGBTQ+ network and allies are at #ManchesterPride and wish everyone a fantastic time! Queer Voices. Shaping Tomorrow. Proudly Gay at AQA.

Good luck to everyone collecting their GCSE results today! For more information on results, visit our website here > www.aqa.org.uk/student-and-... #GCSEs #ResultsDay2025 #ExamResults #GCSEResults

This Thursday, students will receive their summer GCSE exam results. Grade boundaries will be released at 8am on #ResultsDay2025 and results will be available as follows:

“In a world where AI will be ubiquitous, but we want young people to develop knowledge and skills of their own, we will need to find a balance,” writes Chinwe Njoku in an engrossing new AQi blog. www.aqa.org.uk/aqi/ai-in-ed...

GCSE Business teachers: We’ve updated sample assessment materials (SAMs) that reflect the new approach to 6 mark questions available for summer 2026. Find them on Centre Services here: www.aqa.org.uk/news/gcse-bu...

AQA Stride offers detailed diagnostics and progress tracking, allowing teachers and students to see exactly where to focus. These data insights and analysis could also help inform the future of education policy. Find out more here > bit.ly/4muHyy5 #Data #AQAStride

Delighted to welcome the Student Advisory Group to our AQA Manchester office. Today’s agenda includes AI toolkit prototypes, early careers schemes at AQA, the Curriculum and Assessment Review, and partnerships – amongst other exciting topics!

The #NationalYearOfReading has launched and what a great time to highlight our five new additional texts to our A-level English Literature specifications! Available for first teaching in September 2025, you can find out more here > www.aqa.org.uk/a-level-lite...

How does Artificial Intelligence in education impact students’ learning? Our Student Advisory Group and @thefea.bsky.social Youth Steering Group are focusing on that question and more in an @educationfest.bsky.social session chaired by @claireheald.bsky.social

In an ever-changing online landscape, AQA Executive Director of Corporate Affairs and Strategy @annatreth.bsky.social discusses what schools can do for online safety with @nickymorgan.bsky.social, @tomrees.bsky.social and Clara Akingbade #EducationFest

Brilliant @educationfest.bsky.social panel on curriculum and assessment in schools with AQA’s Executive Director of Corporate Affairs and Strategy @annatreth.bsky.social with @beckyfrancis.bsky.social, @lizrobinson.bsky.social and @thewayofkueh.bsky.social. Chaired by @johndickenssw.bsky.social

How can teachers use stories to encourage curiosity, empathy and engagement in the classroom? A thought-provoking discussion with AQA's @annatreth.bsky.social, writer Joseph Coelho, and children's author Manjeet Mann. #EducationFest

Maths teachers: do you want software that helps lighten the admin load? AQA Stride provides automatic marking, instant feedback, and clear insights to help you plan lessons. Learn more about the fully funded AQA Stride here > bit.ly/4muHyy5 #GCSEMaths #EdTech

Student confidence is the foundation of raising education standards. By pinpointing specific areas of strength and areas for learning, AQA Stride builds confidence amongst all types of learners from different education journeys. Find out more here > bit.ly/4muHyy5 #AQAStride #GCSEMaths

We’ve made small updates to the way we assess the skills of some sports - Association football, badminton, rugby union and volleyball - in GCSE Physical Education. Read on for more: www.aqa.org.uk/news/gcse-ph...

Today, students sat the last exams of the AQA summer 2025 exam series. Our thanks to the school and college leaders, teachers and exams officers who helped to make it happen. And best of luck to the students when results are out in August! 1/2

If students have not grasped some concepts from earlier years, they may struggle with GCSE Maths content. AQA Stride identifies these long-term knowledge gaps and helps build support plans. Find out more > bit.ly/4muHyy5 #AQAStride #ResitSupport #GCSEMaths #Post16

🌟 Big news! AQA Stride was highly commended at the International e-Assessment Awards! AQA fully funded AQA Stride and, over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing how AQA Stride is making such a difference. Stay tuned! Find out more here > bit.ly/4muHyy5

We’re delighted to share with you on #NationalNumeracyDay that we've spent the last year working on an exciting and brand new numeracy assessment that focuses on real-world maths.