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OCR and the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences 2016 Event - Ruth Shaw 06/01/2017

This is a guest blog by Ruth Shaw, a teacher of OCR's A Level Sociology at Nelson and Colne College and curriculum Leader for Social Sciences.
Four big changes to maths A Level qualifications - Will Hornby 05/01/2017

In his latest blog, Will Hornby, Subject Specialist - Mathematics, highlights four big changes coming in the new A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics. In a series of blogs each change will be explored in more detail.
Making sense of synthesis: Part two - Grant Robertson 16/12/2016

In his latest blog post, Grant Robertson, Subject Specialist - History, provides some answers to the excellent questions received on his previous blog.
The value of stories in teaching sociology - Helen Hemmings 14/12/2016

Once upon a time...In her latest blog, Helen Hemmings, Subject Specialist - Sociology, considers the value of stories in the classroom.
Teaching computational baking - Rob Leeman 12/12/2016

In his latest blog Rob Leeman, Subject Specialist - Computer Science, discussed the shift in assessment to linear exams and “baking in” to KS4, as well as KS3.
New opportunities for practical work at GCSE - Dr David Paterson 09/12/2016

In his latest blog, Dr David Paterson, Subject Specialist - Chemistry, talks about creating rich practical experiences in the classroom for your GCSE Science students.
Making sense of synthesis - Grant Robertson 08/12/2016

In his latest blog, Grant Robertson, Subject Specialist - History, explains why synthesis is so important for getting top marks in the unit 3 essay questions at A Level and explains how to go about doing this.
Creating firm foundations for computer science: Part three - Ceredig Cattanach-Chell 29/11/2016

In the final part of a three-part blog, Ceredig Cattanach-Chell, Subject Specialist - Computer Science, discusses the expectations of results placed on learners who may not have the solid foundations on which to build.
Let's talk about stats - Richard Tateson 25/11/2016

In his latest blog, Richard Tateson, Subject Specialist - GCE Biology, explains why understanding statistics is vital in the study of biology.
Deliver engaging science lessons with a box of bits - Neil Wade 22/11/2016

In his latest blog, Neil Wade, Subject Specialist - Physics, explains how a spring, a couple of masses, a length of string, a collection of balls, a few balloons and a few small pieces of stage light filters can help you deliver exciting and engaging science lessons!