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The outcome of 4 research studies looking at assessment difficulty and problem-solving in GCSE mathematics sample assessment materials.
An update to our GCSE maths research programme which explores features of the sample assessment materials developed by exam boards.
Covers all vocational and other types of qualifications (excluding GCSEs, A levels and the Diploma and its components) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
These reports review how GCSE and A level qualification providers are chosen and how the qualifications market might change due to reform.
This report sets out the improvements that awarding organisations are making to functional skills qualifications following our review last year.
Information on the number of incidents of malpractice in the GCSE and A level in summer 2014 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Covers all vocational and other types of qualifications (excluding GCSEs, GCEs and the Diploma) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This bulletin covers all vocational qualifications (excluding GCSEs, A levels and the Diploma) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This publication presents the number of entries by subject for GCSE and Level 1/Level 2 certificates (also known as IGCSE) in England.
Information on the number of entries and late entries in GCSE and A level in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Special consideration is the procedure for making adjustments to the marks of candidates who have not been able to demonstrate attainment because of exceptional circumstances.
Access arrangements in exams allow students with particular requirements to perform to their best ability.
From September 2014 this publication (Quarter 2) has ceased to exist as a separate publication and the data and analyses usually found in the higher qualifications quarterly bulletin will be included in the vocational qualif…
Awarding organisations must have published arrangements for the submission of enquires about results. Ofqual collects and reports information on the total number of enquiries about results concerning the GCSE and GCE summer …
Each year Ofqual commissions a survey of public perceptions of A levels and GCSEs in England. The survey covers teachers, parents and students, and addresses confidence in the general examinations systems.
The report provides an overview of the qualifications market and provides a single reference point and factual information about participants in the market. The purpose of the report is to a) provide stakeholders with a pict…
Research to investigate the quality of marking of exams in GCSEs, AS and A levels, and other academic qualifications in England.
These are the statistics for appeals for GCSE and A level exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Research by the University of Cambridge into predicting GCSE grades based on past Key Stage 2 performance.
This report reviews the possible benefits of double marking over single marking. It covers studies from the 1940s to 2014.
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