Government wants Mathematics mandatory until the 12th grade in all courses

The Ministry of Education plans to make Mathematics mandatory until the 12th grade for all secondary education courses. Minister Fernando Alexandre announced that there will be a common core where Mathematics is required from the 10th to the 12th grade, followed by flexible options for students. This proposal was discussed during a parliamentary hearing regarding the 2027 State Budget. The new curriculum framework will be subject to public consultation by the end of 2026 and will be implemented in the 2028/2029 school year. Additionally, a pilot project for merging the first two cycles of education will begin in September 2027.