The first National Reference Test (NRT) will be held in February and March 2017 following a successful development phase. It’s a complex and important exercise so we will act cautiously in its development. Here are some easily digestible facts: 1. …
It’s the holiday season, but some of us at Ofqual spend it focusing on how the exam boards will set their standards in GCSEs, AS and A levels. We write the rules for awarding, monitor exam boards’ awarding as it …
Last week we published further research into reviews of marking together with some decisions about how we want to improve fairness for all. It’s a complex area so here are some easily digestible facts. GCSE, AS and A level markers …
This week’s TES (3 June 2016) carries an article regarding comparable outcomes. It includes part of a quote that we provided to TES from one of our experts. The full quote that was provided can be seen below. You might …
Today we will receive the first submissions from exam boards seeking accreditation for new GCSEs, AS and A levels for first teaching from September 2017. Our accreditation process is designed to make sure exam boards can deliver qualifications of a good …
Ofqual is set to conduct research on the impact of native speakers on exam results in A level modern foreign languages (MFLs). To ensure our research is as accurate as possible we’re asking for help from schools so that we …
Our full consultation and student survey covering proposals to change the review and appeals system for GCSEs, AS and A levels closed on Friday 11 March. Ofqual's Associate Director of Communications, Chris Shadforth, takes a closer look at some of …
As our consultation for changes in the Enquiries about Results and appeals system draws to a close, I want to reflect on the rationale for this important piece of work and what will happen next. First, some context. About 4.8 …
I thought it would be helpful to reflect on the inter-subject comparability conference that Ofqual held last week (4 February). I want to do so for two reasons. The first is to capture some of the vibrant discussion that we enjoyed during the …
I hope that many of you are aware that we are developing a National Reference Test to provide additional information to support the awarding of GCSEs. If not, you can find out more about why we are developing it. I wanted …