Multiply success measures
The overall objective of Multiply is to increase the levels of functional numeracy in the adult population across the UK. We have identified the following success measures for the whole programme at a national level:
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More adults achieving maths qualifications courses (up to, and including, Level 2 – with GCSEs and FSQs as the qualifications of choice in England – or equivalent) and an increase in participation in numeracy courses. We expect local areas to evidence improvements in functional numeracy, rather than solely participation in Multiply interventions.
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Improved labour market outcomes e.g. fewer numeracy skills gaps reported by employers, and an increase in the proportion of adults that progress into sustained employment and / or education.
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Increased adult numeracy across the population – this overall impact, which goes beyond achieving certificates or qualifications, will track both the perceived and actual difference taking part in the programme makes in supporting learners to improve their understanding and use of maths in their daily lives, at home and at work - and to feel more confident when doing so.
DfE will evaluate Multiply nationally against these and other success measures and local areas will be asked to collect data in order to inform this evaluation. In their investment plans, local areas may wish to identify local measures of success against their stated ambitions for the programme in order to understand the impact and benefits at a local level.
Further information on the national evaluation, local success and performance measurement and data collection can be found in the technical guidance on the Multiply web page.