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.
English: Tips and tricks for tackling the A Level Literature NEA 18/11/2019 In this blog Isobel, Subject Advisor in English, offers some advice about text selection and task creation, as well as discussing popular choices and approaches for the A Level Literature NEA.
A Level Art and Design – Teacher and Moderator tips for Delivering the Related Study 17/11/2019 Rebecca shares advice from the Lead Moderator and an experienced teacher for delivering a successful related study, which is a new element to the reformed A Level Art qualification.
Cambridge Nationals in Health and Social Care – 5 minute overview of the specification for non-specialist or newly qualified teachers 11/11/2019 In this blog, Health and Social Care Subject Advisor, Sarah Ash provides an overview of the specification for Cambridge Nationals in Health and Social Care and how you can use it to support teaching.
English ‘subject terminology’ - precision or complication? How might it help rather than hinder? 06/11/2019 Subject Advisor in English, Isobel Woodger’s article sets out to provide answers to some of the common misconceptions about subject terminology and highlights what examiners are looking for from students.
9 ways we help and support new customers and NQTs 29/10/2019 Grant Robertson Subject Lead and Subject Advisor Lucy Carey share their top 9 essentials from our range of support; to help new customers and NTQ’s teaching our qualifications for the first time.
Migration Museum competition – moving stories 23/10/2019 Asher's latest blog looks at Black History month and why you and your students should consider entering the Migration Museum competition.
Reflection on the Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Assessment and Examinations (PGCA) 22/10/2019 With applications now open for the Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Educational Assessment, Religious Studies Subject Advisor Ewan Brady walks you through his experience and motivations for taking the qualification to help anyone who is considering enrolling on to the course.
Mathematics – ideas to help students who find mechanics hard 17/10/2019 Subject Advisor, Steven Walker shares his discoveries about mechanics from the recently published A Level Maths Examiners’ Reports. Steven offers his expertise and approaches to help teachers support their next cohort of students.