Have your say on new GCSE grading proposals - Dr Frances Wilson 11/05/2016 In her latest blog, Dr Frances Wilson, Principal Researcher, provides an update on Ofqual's new consultation about GCSE grading.
How linear qualifications and grade boundaries work - Mike Forster 10/05/2016 In his first blog post, Mike Forster, Head of Research and Technical Standards, explains how the new linear qualifications will work and highlights important differences in the setting of grade boundaries.
The peril in your pocket – learning to cross the digital road - Ros Kaijaks 09/05/2016 In her latest post, Ros Kaijaks, Sector Manager, considers the area of personal safety in the digital world and how some of these issues were addressed when creating our Digital Employability qualification.
Here's why I like ethanoic acid - Daniele Gibney 05/05/2016 In her latest blog Daniele Gibney, Subject Specialist - GCE Chemistry, takes a look at ethanoic acid, and how it can help to pull the specification content together.
Using video clips to stimulate mathematical thinking - Terry Dawson of MEI 21/04/2016 Terry Dawson of MEI takes a look at how video clips can be used to stimulate mathematical thinking for Core Maths qualification.
Planning priorities for OCR GCSE (9-1) History B (SHP) - Michael Riley 19/04/2016 A guest post from Michael Riley, Director at Schools History Project (SHP).
More, not less, for GCSE Drama students - Karen Latto 15/04/2016 Karen Latto, Subject Specialist - Drama, explains the decision to include a variety of performances for the live theatre requirement at GCSE, countering misinformation that students now get less.
CPD: How is it for you? - Angela Fretwell 11/04/2016 Angela Fretwell, CPD Services Supervisor, gives an insight into the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Services team here at OCR.
Music for all – How OCR have designed an accessible GCSE Music qualification 15/03/2016 In her latest post, Marie Bessant, Subject Specialist - Music, highlights the vision for the new GCSE (9-1) Music and how its design makes it accessible for all.
Free up your field work! - Richard Tateson 03/03/2016 In his first blog post, Richard Tateson, Subject Specialist - A Level Biology, looks at fitting field work into the OCR A Levels in Biology, inspired by a visit to the Field Studies Council.