A Level Physics: diverse role models for women in electrons, waves and photons content 09/01/2025 Subject advisor Mike Jackson spotlights four influential women in careers relating to the electrons, waves and photons topic in A Level Physics.
A Level Maths: preparing to teach A Level for the first time 08/01/2025 In this guest blog, maths teacher Betty King talks about her experiences starting to teach A Level Maths.
Why study A Level Fashion and Textiles: shaping future creatives 07/01/2025 Guest blogger Meghan Martin looks at why aspiring creatives could benefit from studying Fashion and Textiles.
Level 3 FSMQ: Additional Mathematics – formulae sheets and support for the summer exam 06/01/2025 Subject advisor Steven Walker looks at how the formulae sheet that candidates are given adds an extra component to the exam preparation for this Level 3 Maths qualification.
What the DfE review of post-16 qualifications reform means for OCR’s Level 3 qualifications 06/01/2025 OCR’s David Summers looks at the outcome of the government’s rapid review of Level 3 vocational qualifications.
A Level Maths: what practice material is available? 03/01/2025 In this blog Steven looks at the range of exam support available for both OCR A Level Maths specifications.
Education policy landscape: what a difference a year makes 02/01/2025 Policy Researcher Lindsey Taylor reviews the policy landscape of 2024 and looks forward to the policy changes we might expect to see in this post-election year.
A Level Maths: what makes a mathematical explanation? 17/12/2024 Amy Jones, Subject Advisor for A Level Maths, discusses what examiners are looking for when the command word “Explain” is used.
Curriculum and assessment review: what was in our response? 17/12/2024 Policy Researcher Lindsey Taylor sets out some of the highlights from OCR’s response to the Department for Education’s consultation on curriculum and assessment last month.
Common misconceptions in GCSE and A Level Physical Education 11/12/2024 Kate Thompson addresses some common PE misunderstandings and offers tips for tackling them effectively in the classroom.