The Mathematics Needs of Higher Education To assist with developments of A-level Further Mathematics modules, a study was conducted to investigate how students and lecturers perceive the current Mathematics A-levels as preparation for degrees with a mathematical component. Read more
Where are the women? Where are the women? Our subject specialist outlines actions for change arising from a drama teacher forum at the Royal Court Theatre. Read more
Real Finnish Lessons 18 November 2015 Tim Oates and Gabriel Sahlgren revisit their work on Finland's education system to extract the true policy lessons. Read more
Audience insights from #CoeCam Three audience members (some physical others virtual) share their thoughts and questions arising from #CoeCam, Professor Rob Coe's sold out lecture on the validity of England's accountability data, hosted by Cambridge Assessment. Read more
GCSEs are not the only answer In an article for Politics First, Simon Lebus highlights the need for more examiners and that GCSEs are not the only answer to the UKs educational needs. Read more
Cambridge Assessment at BERA Learn about the Cambridge Assessment research that is being presented at this year’s British Education Research Association (BERA) conference. Read more
Fixing the foundations Paul Steer discusses points raised in HM Treasury's new report and suggests ways we can address the “failure to grow a serious system of respected employer-led professional and technical qualifications”. Read more
How should examinations for 15-19 year olds in England be run? Cambridge Assessment presented evidence to the Education Select Committee addressing the arguments in favour of and against having a range of awarding bodies and the merits of alternative arrangements, such as having one national body. Read more
Developing character and resilience Paul Steer, OCR's Head of Policy, ponders the new drive for character and resilience. Read more
Celebrating the arts - 5 reasons to study creative subjects Celebrating the arts in school - "Artists, musicians, writers and actors are not born skilled." says OCR's Paul Steer. Read more
Meet the graduates Three of the first graduates to participate in Cambridge International Examinations' training scheme offer an insight into what it's like to work for our international exam board. Read more
Shining light on the exam process - Paul Steer Paul Steer discusses the place of vocational qualifications alongside 'highly valued' GCSEs and A Levels, social media challenges, and how OCR are shining light on the exam process. Read more
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