The DfE have published minor changes to the GCSE Subject Content for Computer Science which underpins the minimum requirements that Awarding Organisations (Exam Boards) must meet when designing specifications. The results of the 2024 consultation which has led to these changes can be found here. The changes come into effect for first examination in Summer …
Edexcel have released version 6 of their PLS for 2025 exams. You can find see the changes made since version 5 (2024) here. Nothing of significance has changed. Below is a summary of changes: Page 5 – includes an example of how one and two dimensions are accessed in a list. Page 8 – angled …
This presentation shows a summary of the exam statistics in 2022 and compares them with 2019, looking at common misconceptions related to grade boundaries. It uses data and graphs from this spreadsheet and you can also view data using this spreadsheet.
This presentation shows a summary of the exam statistics in 2022 and compares them with 2019, looking at common misconceptions related to grade boundaries. It uses data and graphs from this spreadsheet and you can also view data using this spreadsheet.
This presentation shows a summary of the exam statistics in 2022 and compares them with 2019, looking at common misconceptions related to grade boundaries. It uses data and graphs from this spreadsheet and you can also view data using this spreadsheet.
I hear lots of questions about the practical programming statement (PPS). What is it? When do I need to sign it? Do I need to send off a spreadsheet? Do I need to send off a sample? The PPS is a simple statement whereby a teacher or senior leader from the centre (school/college) needs to …
Did you know that for GCSE Computer Science, AQA uses 28 different command words, OCR uses 30 different command words and Edexcel uses 15 different command words?
One of the most common questions I get asked is about how to set grade boundaries for mocks or other internal exams. Many teachers will suggest using past paper grade boundaries, but I’d like to explain why this is not always good practice. If the paper that you are setting is a genuine unedited past …
People who know me personally or through social media will know that I have a lot to say. If I see something is wrong, I’ll say so. If I see something is great, I’ll give it praise. Rather than lots of unorganised and repetitive social media posts, I’ve decided it would be more appropriate to …
