GCSEs at pace

Interesting OFQUAL research was shared on LinkedIn recently.

It explored the challenge of GCSE examinations - it is linked to below.

There were some interesting thoughts shared with respect to the challenge that GCSE Geography offers to the full range of exam candidates, which may be useful for the next stage of the Curriculum and Assessment Review in terms of how to reform the exam.

Source

He, Q. & El Masri, Y. H. (2025). An exploration of the effect of speededness in a selection of GCSE examinations. (Ofqual research report 25/7267/3). Ofqual. Retrieved from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/an-exploration-of-the-effect-of-speededness-in-a-selection-of-gcse-examinations