Ofqual updates for exams

Ofqual updates for exams

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Ofqual update:

They include: No need to record the spoken language assessment in GCSE English Language

Allowing GCSE students to observe (rather than undertake) science practicals Assessing art and design students on their portfolio alone No assessment of fieldwork in GCSE Geography

A choice of topics in GCSE History exams, with one mandatory unit Changes to the exam timetable, with GCSEs possibly starting after half term on7 June 2021. Ofqual is looking at whether this might be appropriate for A-levels too.

Adaptations to allow for any future public health measures, including: changes to performance rules in GCSE and A-level Drama and Dance relaxing the fieldwork requirement in A-level Geography. Autumn 2020 Exam boards will offer a full suite of exams There won’t be any non-exam assessment (NEA), apart from art and design Ofqual will confirm timings in due course, aiming for: AS and A-levels in October GCSEs in November

A previous blog about ofqual update can be found here