Foundation or higher tier? Things to consider for GCSE (9-1) Mathematics 16/02/2017 In his latest blog, Neil Ogden, Subject Specialist - Mathematics, looks at some of the differences between the tiers of GCSE (9-1) Mathematics.
Practical work and cognitive load - David Paterson 03/02/2017 David considers the dangers of overloading practical lessons with too much for learners to take on.
Planning priorities for the OCR B (SHP) British depth study - Michael Riley 10/01/2017 In his latest guest blog, Michael Riley, Director of the Schools History Project, discusses some planning principles for GCSE History B (SHP) teachers.
OCR and the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences 2016 Event - Ruth Shaw 06/01/2017 This is a guest blog by Ruth Shaw, a teacher of OCR's A Level Sociology at Nelson and Colne College and curriculum Leader for Social Sciences.
Four big changes to maths A Level qualifications - Will Hornby 05/01/2017 In his latest blog, Will Hornby, Subject Specialist - Mathematics, highlights four big changes coming in the new A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics. In a series of blogs each change will be explored in more detail.
Making sense of synthesis: Part two - Grant Robertson 16/12/2016 In his latest blog post, Grant Robertson, Subject Specialist - History, provides some answers to the excellent questions received on his previous blog.
The value of stories in teaching sociology - Helen Hemmings 14/12/2016 Once upon a time...In her latest blog, Helen Hemmings, Subject Specialist - Sociology, considers the value of stories in the classroom.
Teaching computational baking - Rob Leeman 12/12/2016 In his latest blog Rob Leeman, Subject Specialist - Computer Science, discussed the shift in assessment to linear exams and “baking in” to KS4, as well as KS3.
New opportunities for practical work at GCSE - Dr David Paterson 09/12/2016 In his latest blog, Dr David Paterson, Subject Specialist - Chemistry, talks about creating rich practical experiences in the classroom for your GCSE Science students.
Making sense of synthesis - Grant Robertson 08/12/2016 In his latest blog, Grant Robertson, Subject Specialist - History, explains why synthesis is so important for getting top marks in the unit 3 essay questions at A Level and explains how to go about doing this.