GCSE English will be our first exams in a core subject to go fully onscreen, subject to Ofqual approval. But why GCSE English first?
The answer builds on ongoing research, pilot schemes and conversations we’ve undertaken to better understand how onscreen assessments might work, why and in what way they’re useful for students (and schools and colleges) and importantly, why and when we should implement them.
by Dr Ems Lord, NRICH
Although maths is the most popular A Level choice among teenagers (JCQ, 2023), we must address the negative attitudes surrounding a subject where it’s socially acceptable to claim to be ‘no good with numbers’, that ‘maths has no uses in the real-world’ or that ‘maths is boring.’
As someone who loves the subject I chose to study and teach, I’m focusing my efforts on challenging those negative beliefs and I hope that the ideas in this article encourage you to do so too.
Power of Maths Spotlight with Dr Ems Lord, NRICH
Les Hopper, Product Director at Pearson, explores the current extent of digital inequality in secondary schools and showcases what some staff are doing to mitigate its impacts.
Authored by Maddie Short, Programmes Lead, Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation
Two teachers share their stories of how they’re tackling the digital divide in their schools.
Authored by Dee Reid, founder of Catch Up
Creating safe spaces, triggering engagement, and challenging anti-maths mindsets.