GCSE Computer Science – it’s programming Jim, just not as we know it! 02/06/2021 Ceredig Cattanach-Chell discusses the changes to the J277 GCSE Computer Science specification, and the flexibility you now have to deliver a vibrant programming curriculum.
From fractures to fitness 01/06/2021 Principal Examiner Bill Marriott talks about his determination to succeed after contracting Covid. He tells us: “OCR and CIE have done a magnificent job in looking after the interests of students and assessors”.
Religious Studies - moving up from GCSE to A Level 27/05/2021 In this week’s blog, Ewan Brady, Religious Studies Subject Advisor, shares six recommendations to help students with the transition from GCSE to A Level.
Challenging maths skills in A Level Biology 14/05/2021 Do you struggle with teaching serial dilutions and logarithms in A Level Biology? Here, biology subject advisor Andri Achilleos highlights some resources for these topics and gives examples of past paper questions.
A Level Maths: Trigonometry, not just for triangles – part 2 12/05/2021 In this second blog, Steven continues the discussion on trigonometry, looking at the use of dynamic geometry to understand the algebra, reviews comments from examiners about common mistakes and misconceptions, and suggests sources of support for students.
Unhelpful thinking and recognising negative thoughts 07/05/2021 In this blog for Mental Health Week, subject advisor Sarah Ash looks at how we can recognise negative thoughts and unhelpful thinking patterns and start to change them.
Six ways to use ExamBuilder to create sociology assessments 05/05/2021 In this blog Tshepi Mpunzi, our Digital Services Manager, summarises the six top tricks and tips for using ExamBuilder for Sociology A Level.
A Level Maths: Trigonometry, not just for triangles – part 1 27/04/2021 In this first of two blogs, Steven looks at how the topic of trigonometry progresses from GCSE to AS and on to A Level. He reviews the comments from examiners about common mistakes and misconceptions, and suggests sources of support for students.
Natural history … it's all around you! 21/04/2021 Jo Harris, director of the Field Studies Council, looks at ways teachers can help students get out and observe the natural history around them, including four activities that teachers and students can try in the next few months.
An update from the Schools History Project 29/03/2021 The Schools History Project is OCR’s partner for the GCSE History B specification. In a special guest blog, Matt Stanford, Director of the SHP, talks about recent work and the role of the Regional Advisers.