Just how closely should textbooks link to public examinations?
In England's education system there are concerns that close ties between certain books and exams are leading to ‘teaching to the test’ and undermining the values of fair and accurate assessment.
Lessons from the East
The UK’s education system can learn a lot from ‘the East’. Indeed, we must if we are to remain globally competitive. However, context is everything and we can’t simply transpose lessons from one culture to another.
The meaning of validity: consensus; what consensus?
Find out about the evolution of thinking on validity, from the early 20th century to the present day. Are certain elements of the supposed ‘consensus’ more central than others? And to what extent are different versions of the ‘mainstream’ account compatible?
Driving up standards in vocational education
Find out how OCR's new Cambridge TECs help to equip students aged 16+ with the practical skills and knowledge they need to progress into the modern workplace or higher education.
A straightforward guide: A Levels and GCSEs in the UK
Our series of factsheets provides an overview of the content and design of UK A Levels and GCSEs, the role of exam boards and the regulator, and how these qualifications are created and marked.
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