The Cambridge Nationals terminal assessment rule – what you need to know 08/11/2023 Mark Sirot-Smith explains the Cambridge National terminal assessment rule and how to avoid unnecessary expenditure on exam entries.
Cambridge National in IT – the exciting future with learning augmented reality 07/11/2023 Vinay Thawait looks at why we included augmented reality teaching content in the redeveloped Cambridge National in IT, where is it used currently, and what opportunities it can lead to for students.
A and AS Level PE – marking the practical performances NEA component 06/11/2023 Jon Varey shares some best practices for evaluating and marking students’ practical performances objectively and consistently.
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).
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.