‘Too few’ early disadvantaged maths achievers fulfil potential - study

ONLY a small percentage of high achievers in maths at primary school from disadvantaged backgrounds go on to fulfil their potential, a study has found.

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The study by University College London (UCL) researchers found just 9% of initial high-achievers in maths from disadvantaged backgrounds go on to achieve at least a B in A-level maths, compared with 20% of high-achievers from all backgrounds.

As aresult, researchers have suggested the Government consider making maths compulsory up to age 18.

Only 3% of these disadvantaged initial high-achievers go on to study a maths-focused degree, compared with 7% for all maths early high-achievers.