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GCSE maths grade boundaries

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Much has been written about the ‘low’ grade boundaries in GCSE maths and how they are lower than previous years. This has been interpreted as Ofqual lowering the boundaries in the first year of a new qualification. Unfortunately, it’s really not that simple. The new maths GCSEs were designed to be different from the old A* to G GCSEs, so you really can’t compare new and old. Here’s why.

Why 9 to 1?

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The new GCSE grade scale has been the subject of much debate in recent months. Why did we change it? That’s the question we’re being asked a lot this summer, as we await the first of the new grades. To …

We’re looking for experts in vocational and technical qualifications

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Welding a pipe

We're seeking external subject experts, to complement our expertise in assessment and regulation, who can help shape new qualifications by evaluating assessments and scrutinising qualifications. Working as a subject expert Ofqual experts are independent contractors who are paid for the …