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The new maths GCSE: what the exam board markers found

What did the exam boards learn when they marked papers taken by around 600 000 Year 11 students in the summer?

The new maths GCSE: what the exam board markers found
  • Published: 29/11/2017

What did the exam boards learn when they marked papers taken by around 600 000 Year 11 students in the summer? And how can this help teachers prepare students for next summer?

Show notes:

Taking part in the discussion are:

  • Andrew Taylor (AQA)
  • Graham Cumming (Edexcel)
  • Neil Ogden (OCR)
  • Steve McCormack (NCETM Communications Director)

See the NCETM’s Qualifications and Curriculum section for regular updates and news in the area of all exams and curriculum area. And this recent edition of the NCETM’s Secondary magazine for an in-depth article on addressing the reasoning and problem-solving demands in the new GCSE.

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