All you need to know about OCR GCSE Religious Studies 18/03/2020 In this latest blog, Ewan Brady, Religious Studies Subject Advisor, talks through the recent changes introduced to the GCSE course structure, the resources and support available for teachers, and what our teachers say they like about the course.
Creative writing in English in exams and in the classroom 11/03/2020 In this blog, English subject advisor Isobel discusses the creative, narrative writing elements of our GCSE and A Level specifications.
Mathematics – Using legacy A Level questions 04/03/2020 In his latest blog, Steven Walker looks at the OCR A Level Maths legacy 7890 questions and how these could be adapted for use with current students preparing for H240 OCR A (A Level Mathematics). An example set of H240 A Level Formative Assessment Papers can be found on Interchange.
The rationale for the content update in the OCR Level 3 FSMQ - Additional Maths (6993) 24/02/2020 In his latest blog, Steven Walker, OCR's mathematics subject advisor provides an update on the rationale behind how the content for the OCR Level 3 FSMQ Additional Maths (6993) has changed.
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.