A Level Maths: using legacy questions 13/04/2026 In this updated blog, Steven Walker looks at Cambridge OCR A Level Maths legacy questions and how these could be adapted for use with students preparing for the current A Level Maths qualifications.
Maths across the curriculum: revision tips for students 13/04/2026 Steven from the maths team shares some ideas to support students preparing for the maths elements in different exams across the curriculum.
Getting more from past papers 13/04/2026 Subject Advisor Steven Walker looks at how students can get more out of using all the past exam materials from the Cambridge OCR website.
A Level Maths: ideas to help students who find mechanics hard 02/04/2026 Subject advisor Steven Walker shares hints from the recently published A Level Maths examiners’ reports.
Nature education in secondary schools: why and how 01/04/2026 Kim Polgreen and Joe Boyle from the University of Oxford summarise findings from their research on nature education.
A Level Maths: support for mechanics teaching 01/04/2026 In this third of four blogs about A Level Maths reform, Steven considers what teachers and examiners have noted about the introduction of fixed mechanics content.
Straightforward, consistent, fair: how we’ve made our new A Level Business assessments accessible 26/03/2026 Business Subject Advisor Debbie Malpas explains why accessibility is important and how we are reflecting that in our new exam papers.
How can you use Active Results and Access to Scripts to understand your results? 19/03/2026 Once your students have received their results, how can our Active Results and Access to Scripts services help you understand them? Andy Brunning, Lead Subject Advisor, explains what’s available.
A Level Mathematics: how accurate is a mathematical answer? 18/03/2026 Steven Walker discusses the difference between exact and rounded answers, along with common errors seen when calculating numerical answers.
Impacts of the Science Teaching Survey 18/03/2026 Mike Jackson, subject advisor, discusses some key findings from the Science Teaching Survey in recent years and how we continue to shape our support to address teachers’ concerns.