On target grades and school reports with David Didau
The end of term reports are in. In many households, this can hold more sway over Christmas harmony than Santa’s naughty and nice lists. But
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Pens Down: Answering questions on exams, revision, and wellbeing in teens
Well, that was quite a year! It might not have panned out as any of us expected. But, one thing is for sure, our young
The Balancing Act: Student stress and future progression in the 2021 exam series with Jill Duffy
In ‘normal times’, exams can be a cause of stress and anxiety for students. Even those students who have studied and you’d think are well
Constant Challenge: Striving for consistency in Teacher Assessed Grades for GCSE and A Levels with WJEC’s Ian Morgan
The pandemic has resulted in cancelled exams for hundreds of thousands of pupils across the UK. In their place, we have Teacher Assessed Grades; where
Exam Conditions: Consistency and quality assurance in 2021 exams, with AQA CEO Colin Hughes
As we’re now well into the swing of the Summer term, the end is firmly – and finally – in sight for our GCSE and
Making The Grade: Determining GCSE and A Level results in 2021 with Simon Lebus
In many subjects, it all hinges on the final exam. Many see them as the culmination of 2 or 3 years worth of study. And, of course,
How best to support your teen in the face of unexpected GCSE results.
News is in, the 2020 GCSE and A level students’ grades will be the higher of the teacher estimates or the Ofqual prediction. But does
What happens if I don’t agree with my 2020 grade?
With GCSE and A Level exams in the UK cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students wait anxiously for some remote regulatory body to determine
Addressing the attainment gap
Today the Children’s Commissioner released research that more and more young people are leaving school without key qualifications – and that children from the poorest
GCSE grades gap – all down to approach?
The Times Education Supplement (TES) has today reported that the approach to revision is key to explaining attainment. In particular the study looks at the
