A Level Maths: incorporating technology to support learning 24/10/2023 In his final blog in this series, Steven considers what teachers and examiners have noted about the increased expectation of the use of technology in A Level Maths.
Black History Month – making a real difference 23/10/2023 In this updated blog to celebrate Black History Month, Sarah Ash shares inspiring stories of notable Black women in the field of health care and children’s issues.
The value of English – why students think our A Level in Language & Literature is a fantastic course 23/10/2023 Why study English? Lydia Ridding, English Subject Advisor, interviews ex-student Katelyn about her experience of studying OCR’s English Language & Literature A Level.
Eight ways we help and support new customers and early career teachers 19/10/2023 Supporting teachers: eight ways we can help anyone teaching our qualifications for the first time.
Preparing your learners for the Unit 1 exam – the business environment 19/10/2023 Mark Sirot-Smith highlights some best practice for preparing for the Unit 1 business environment exam (Cambridge Technicals Level 3 Business).
Why three large data sets for the MEI specification? 17/10/2023 In this updated blog, Keith Proffitt, Curriculum Developer for MEI, talks about the three data sets for AS and A Level Mathematics B (MEI).
A Level Maths: support for mechanics teaching 16/10/2023 In this third of four blogs about A Level Maths reform, Steven considers what teachers and examiners have noted about the introduction of fixed mechanics content.
A Level Maths: the introduction of the Large Data Set 12/10/2023 In the second of four blogs, Steven looks at what teachers and examiners have noted about the addition of the Large Data Set into A Level Maths.
A Level Sociology: how theory in social inequalities can be used to explain each area of people’s identity 09/10/2023 Tom Genillard interviews senior sociology assessor Paul Taylor about the best techniques to use when teaching theory linked to each of the areas of a person’s identity.
AS/A Level Maths and Further Maths: the truth about calculators 09/10/2023 Steven Walker’s updated blog looks at the calculator requirements for AS and A Level Maths and Further Maths and where you can find additional support.