More exams in GCSE shake-up
Michael Gove has unveiled plans for a reform of the GCSE system with less emphasis on coursework and more on exams.
Ofqual publish details of new GCSE plans
The exams regulator Ofqual's has published a report for consultation, confirming planned changed to GCSEs, including:
- Grading GCSEs on a scale of 8 to 1
- Examine pupils at the end of their two-year-courses, abolishing the modular system which allows pupils to take papers throughout the course. Exams will only take place in the summer, except for in English language and maths, where November re-sits will be allowed
- Cutting the number of subjects which have "tiered" exams - papers aimed at high and low ability students
- Only allow coursework where exams cannot test certain skills or knowledge
-
Coursework bites the dust in GCSE overhaul
On his third attempt, Michael Gove has unveiled plans to shake-up the current exam process for assessing 16 year olds in England.
-
GCSE maths exam questions: How did you do?
As the government outlines changes to the GCSE system, we take a look at current maths exam papers. How well did you do?
-
Exam shake-up: Test your knowledge of GCSE maths
As the government outlines changes to the GCSE system, we take a look at current maths exam papers. How well would you do?