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Teacher reveals what to expect from this summer’s final exam papers 

This teacher looks at the patterns from GCSE / A Level papers so far

Exams this year have made headlines for being easy - such as GCSE French and PE. In order to help parents prepare their children for their final exams for what to expect, Francesca Eardley, Head of Science and Revision Expert at Save My Exams outlines some of the trends she’s seen so far, potentially indicating what’s to...

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Exams head back to normality in 2023

Government and Ofqual confirm exam arrangements for students in 2023

GCSE, AS, and A level exams in England will largely return to pre-pandemic arrangements next summer as young people continue to recover from the pandemic.

In line with the plans set out last September, Ofqual has confirmed a return to pre-pandemic grading in 2023.

To protect students against the disruption...

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Why the most efficient revision you’ll ever do, is when you’re having fun

Exams are back! Why the most efficient revision you’ll ever do, is when you’re having fun

It’s confirmed, GCSE and A-Level exams will take place this summer for the first time since 2019. The pandemic and its impact on education means that some A-Level students may not have sat a formal exam since SATs in year six.

Leading British stationery brand, Pukka Pads, has over 20 years’...

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Revision help for students published for summer exams

Information being published will help students to focus their revision for GCSE, AS and A level exams which are planned to go ahead this summer.

From: Department for Education , Ofqual , and The Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP

Students will have access to information from today (7 February) to help focus their revision for summer GCSE, AS and A level exams, as part of a range of adaptations...

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Reforms to encourage more students to take up language GCSEs

The government has set out plans for revised modern foreign languages GCSEs, helping to make the content more accessible for students.

From: Department for Education and Robin Walker MP

Students will study reformed language GCSEs from 2024, following government changes to make the subjects more accessible and attractive for students, and boost take up by making it clearer what they...

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Adaptations in 2022 summer exams to ensure fairness for students

Students will sit GCSE, A and AS level exams next year with adaptations to recognise the disruption to their education.

From: Department for Education , Ofqual , and The Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP

GCSE, AS and A level exams in England next summer will be adapted to maximise fairness and help students reach their potential.

Following a public consultation, the government and...

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Pupils celebrate GCSE results

Over half a millions pupils have received GCSE results, with around 80% passing English and Maths.

From: Department for Education and The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP

Over half a million pupils are celebrating their GCSE results, with overall grades slightly up on last year.

Results show 79.1% of entries received a grade 4 or above – equivalent to a pass –...

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Record numbers of students take up university places

More than 695,000 A levels and 340,000 vocational and technical qualifications awarded.

From: Department for Education and The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP

More than 210,000 18-year-old students in England have had their university places confirmed, with 192,000 at their first choice and increases in top grades for students from all backgrounds.

A record rate of...

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Grading gaps in summer 2020

Ofqual has published 2 research reports that look at centre assessment grades.

From: Ofqual

Students from poorer families were treated fairly when grades were awarded last year, a new Ofqual report has found.

‘ Grading gaps in summer 2020: who was affected by differences between Centre Assessment Grades and calculated grades? ’ looks at the way students received...

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Proposals set out for exams and assessments in 2022

Exams expected to take place next year as Government and Ofqual launch consultations on arrangements to mitigate disruption to education.

From: Department for Education , Ofqual , and The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP

Exams next year are set to recognise and mitigate the disruption to students’ education, under proposals on arrangements for 2022...

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