Introducing our revised OCR Level 3 FSMQ: Additional Maths (6993) 14/02/2020 Steven Walker walks you through the re-launched the FSMQ: Additional Maths qualification, and in this blog post you’ll discover that a lot has changed since its original launch in 2002.
Reflecting on the impact of GQ reform in mathematics 12/02/2020 In his latest blog, Steven Walker looks at the Ofqual report ‘The impact of GCSE reforms on students’ preparedness for A Level Maths and English Literature’ and considers the report’s observations in conjunction with the examiners’ reports feedback from the 2019 A Level Maths assessments.
Assessment training for ITT students 29/01/2020 In his latest blog Subject Advisor Ewan Brady returns to the subject of assessment, describing the work of the subject advisor team supporting PGCE students through visits to ITT providers and outlines new resources available for download.
Health and social care – advice for students making applications for nursing roles 17/01/2020 In this blog, health and social care Subject Advisor Sarah Ash offers advice for those making career choices in the field of nursing.
Clarifying context in GCSE and A Level English Literature 08/01/2020 In this blog, English Subject Advisor Isobel Woodger clarifies some approaches to context and ways to move beyond general historical knowledge for both GCSE and A Level English Literature.
History GCSE (B) - your top three FAQs from November 2019 answered 09/12/2019 In this blog, Mike answers three FAQs on approaches to GCSE History B examination questions.
Teaching Entry Level History - five key things to remember 27/11/2019 The latest blog from our History Subject Advisor Asher Goodenough, features five key things for teachers to remember that can help their students when delivering our Entry Level History qualification.
A Level Law – preparing for mock exams 25/11/2019 In Phoebe Davis’s first blog, our Subject Support Coordinator answers your frequently asked questions and shares expertise on how to prepare your students for their A Level Law mock exams.
GCSE Science exams - what do students think about features intended to ensure accessibility 22/11/2019 In this blog post, Dr Victoria Crisp and Dr Sylwia Macinska, researchers at Cambridge Assessment, describe a research study that asked students whether they think certain exam design features make questions easier to understand.
GCSE Religious Studies - lessons from the 2019 exam series 21/11/2019 In this post RS Subject Advisor Ewan Brady shares some of the key headlines from the exams series and offers some exam tips for your students.