A Level Maths: Solving complex quadratic equations 18/02/2021 Steven Walker, Maths Subject Advisor, looks at issues that examiners have seen when candidates are solving complex quadratic equations, developing from the techniques introduced at GCSE for quadratic equations.
LGBT+ history month - a student perspective 18/02/2021 In this guest blog post for LGBTQ+ history month, Michelle Satchwell, a Social Sciences Head of Department talks to a student diversity leader.
Transition from GCSE to A Level Biology 11/02/2021 How do you make sure your students’ transition to A Level Biology is as effective as possible during the pandemic? Subject advisor Andri Achilleos highlights five resources to support this transition.
LGBT+ history month 09/02/2021 February is LGBT+ history month. In this blog, Mike looks at some of the opportunities to teach LGBT+ history themes at GCSE and A Level.
How can students studying vocational qualifications use our teaching and learning resources? 02/02/2021 In this blog, health and social care subject advisor Sarah discuss how students might use the teaching and learning resources found on our website for those studying vocational qualifications.
Resources for child development 02/02/2021 In this blog, Subject Advisor Sarah Ash shares some great resources to help you create interesting and challenging lessons for your students studying child development from home.
Doing the things we know - wellbeing and learning during lockdown 27/01/2021 In this blog OCR A Level Religious Studies Principal Examiner and teacher Chris Eyre offers some tips on wellbeing and learning for both staff and students during lockdown.
Delivering A Level Business remotely 26/01/2021 Matt Dilley our Subject Advisor for Business and Economics shares some A Level resources that can be used to support remote learning, and some ideas on delivering remote lessons.
A Level Maths: Using graphs to investigate quadratic functions 25/01/2021 Steven Walker – Maths Subject Advisor looks at the links between the graphs and the algebra of quadratic equations, including common student mistakes and misconceptions.
How Cambridge Nationals November 2020 results will be awarded 22/01/2021 In her latest blog, Dr Frances Wilson, Principal Researcher, explains how Cambridge Nationals November 2020 results will be awarded to make sure the results we issue are fair for students.