Free-Standing Mathematics Qualifications (FSMQ)
When were they available?
Free-Standing Mathematics Qualifications (FSMQs) are qualifications in mathematics that became part of the national qualifications framework in September 2000.
Where would I have studied?
FSMQs can be taken in a variety of settings including schools; further education (FE) colleges and universities.
How would I have been assessed?
FSMQ can be taken by students of all ages following many different courses including GCSE, GNVQs, AS/A levels, Vocational A levels, ACCESS, Foundation and many others.
What result would I have achieved?
Certificates awarded by the following awarding bodies: AQA, OCR.
More information can be found on the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) website.
FSMQs at advanced and intermediate level may be used as evidence of personal skills in numeracy.
