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.
Resources for GCSE (9-1) Maths post-16 resit students 10/12/2024 Are you looking for resources suitable for GCSE (9-1) Maths resit students? Rebecca Atherfold, FE Maths Education Support Specialist at MEI, shares some of her favourites.
A Level Physics: diverse role models for women in forces and motion content 04/12/2024 Subject advisor Mike Jackson highlights four pioneering women who were influential in careers relating to the forces and motion topic in A Level Physics.
Marking GCSE English Language papers 03/12/2024 How can you make use of Examiner Reports to inform your marking? Lydia Ridding, English Subject Advisor, highlights some of the most important points raised in the June 2024 Series.
A Level Maths: What do we mean by “Show that” questions? 02/12/2024 A Level Maths: What do we mean by “Show that” questions? Steven takes a look at the rationale for “Show that” style questions, highlighting examiner feedback from candidate scripts and discussing ideas for incorporating the phrase into lessons.
A Level Maths: a deep dive into the command word ‘Determine’ 28/11/2024 Amy Dai, Subject Advisor for A Level Maths, discusses what examiners are looking for when the command word “Determine” is used.
How is Cambridge Technical coursework moderated at OCR? 22/11/2024 “How is Cambridge Technical coursework moderated at OCR?” Amy Brewer, Science Subject Advisor, sheds light on our collaborative and flexible approach.
A Level Maths and Further Maths: the importance of accurate vocabulary in statistics 20/11/2024 Amy Dai, Subject Advisor for A Level Maths, looks at some of the common misconceptions and errors that students can make when using statistics vocabulary.