Pride Month - making LGBTQ+ history more visible 07/06/2021 June is Pride month. Mike Goddard reflects on the visibility of LGBTQ+ history in our specifications, and talks to cultural historian Marcus Collins about studying social attitudes to homosexuality.
Determining TAGs for larger Cambridge Technicals L3 qualifications (2016 suite) 03/06/2021 For centres delivering Cambridge Technicals, Neil Hateley provides more detail on how to determine teacher assessed grades (TAGs) for larger qualifications.
Introducing the new Core Maths (MEI) textbook 02/06/2021 Ruth Wroe, Subject Advisor for Maths, puts questions to the authors of the new Core Maths textbook, OCR Core Maths A and B (MEI), to find out how it will help students and teachers.
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”.
Summer 2021 grading – FAQs for Entry Level 27/05/2021 Our subject advisors provide the answers to Entry Level teachers’ questions about the summer 2021 grading process.
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.
Why three large data sets for the MEI specification? 27/05/2021 In this guest blog, Keith Proffitt, Curriculum Developer for MEI talks about the three data sets for AS/A Level Mathematics B (MEI).
How we adapted our teaching and developed new skills during the pandemic 26/05/2021 In this guest blog, staff at Portsmouth College share their experiences of teaching Cambridge Technicals Health and Social Care during school closures.
Summer 2021 grading – FAQs for GCSE, AS and A Level Physical Education 25/05/2021 Sara Mallett provides the answers to questions from GCSE and A Level physical education teachers about the summer 2021 grading process.