GCSE Psychology assessment - answers to the top six frequently asked questions 13/02/2019 In this blog Lucy Carey Subject Advisor for Sociology and Psychology looks at some of the frequently asked questions around the GCSE Psychology assessment.
How to get the best out of your exam board’s assessment expertise 09/01/2019 Welcome to the first in a monthly series of blog posts about OCR’s support resources and training services.
MARK the Kamran Malik way! 18/12/2018 Kamran Malik, Examiner for GCSE Economics, the UK Economy and Globalisation, tells us about his MARK acronym and explains how it helps him to ‘get the job done’!
Help for teachers marking AS and A Level Economics 10/12/2018 In this blog we’re going to help you get up to speed with the holistic level of response marking approach for the A and AS Level Economics.
Using the OCR Specification to deliver GCSE (9-1) Mathematics content more effectively 06/12/2018 In this blog we will take a look at how GCSE (9-1) Mathematics content is required to be assessed, how this is presented in the OCR GCSE (9-1) Mathematics specification and how it can be used to tailor schemes of work for particular abilities of learners.
GCSE 9-1 grades: What’s new in 2018? 27/11/2018 Dr Frances Wilson, Principal Researcher, provides an update on how the new double award combined science will be graded as well as how the grade 9 will be awarded in June 2018.
Cambridge Nationals: What you need to know about admin and moderation 01/11/2018 Paul Jones, Senior Customer Support Manager, shares the key aspects of the administration for Cambridge Nationals.
Black Cantabs: History makers 30/10/2018 From the forgotten pioneers of centuries past to the celebrated successes of today, a new exhibition sheds light onto the lives of black students.
Top tips for Assessment Specialists who are new to on screen marking 05/10/2018 Kathy Pearcey, Assessment Specialist for GCSE Combined Science and a member of the Cambridge Assessment RM User Group tells us about her experience marking on screen, having previously only ever marked with pen and paper.
Anatomy and Physiology: Why is it necessary? 25/09/2018 In order to care well, Health and Social Care workers need to understand how the human body works and how disease can impact on a person’s ability to live well.