As teachers, you know better than anyone that GCSEs, AS and A levels are high-stakes qualifications that shape young people's futures. Every decision about how these exams are delivered must start with one question: is this fair for students? That's …
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...
...not new. However, since October 2015 we have asked for size to be defined by Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the number of Guided Learning hours (GLH). TQT includes all...
...students have always had the opportunity to ask their exam board to review their marks directly. For other students, currently requests must be made by a student’s school or college....
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 …
...chemistry, computer science, economics, English language, English language and literature, English literature, history, physics, psychology and sociology are already being taught. We are also currently undertaking a review of the...
...Italian and Russian this summer. Currently, this information is not readily available at the national level so if we can find out the numbers it will be a great starting...
...(EPAs), and our role in assuring the standards of these within the new reformed apprenticeships. The Trailblazers, which are responsible for developing the standards for the new apprenticeships, will need...
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 …
...below illustrates this using data for GCSE enquiries in 2014. Source: AQA There are a number of reasons why review requests may follow this pattern. Among these, the current enquiries...