Can I Just Qualify That? Ofqual's podcast
The Truth About GCSE & A Level Grading
V Levels explained: what teachers need to know
AI in coursework, phones in exams and qualification reform
by Ofqual
How are GCSEs and A Level exams marked and graded? With results days approaching, we explore the marking and grading process and tackle some common myths. Whether you're looking to refresh your understanding or support year 11 and 13 students on results day, this episode breaks down what you need to know. 🔗 Useful resources: ✅ Understanding grading toolkit: helps teachers understand how GCSE and A Level grading works : https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/understanding-grading-toolkit-for-schools-and-colleges?utm_source=social&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=gradingpodcast ✅ Classroom lesson plan and assembly resource: help your students understand how exams are marked and graded: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-grading-classroom-and-assembly-resources?utm_source=social&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=gradingpodcast 🎙️ Have a question for Ofqual? Whether it's about exams, qualifications, GCSEs, A Levels, grading, AI in coursework or cyber security in schools, we'd love to hear from you. 📧 Email your question to: podcast@ofqual.gov.uk
What are V Levels and what do they mean for teachers and students? In this episode we explore what V Levels are, how they compare to A Levels and what they mean for students and teachers.
In our first episode, Jess and Junaid put some questions to Sir Ian Bauckham, Chief Regulator of Qualifications and former headteacher. How do you keep phones out of the exam hall? What is Ofqual doing about AI in coursework? And are revision sessions between papers useful? Sir Ian shares his answers and some practical advice for teachers.
Meet hosts Jessica Lewis-Bell, and Junaid Sheikh, co-hosts of 'Can I Just Qualify That?' Jess spends her days listening to the people who deliver qualifications day in, day out. Junaid brings a teacher’s perspective to the podcast. He knows what it's like to be in a classroom Episode one lands on Thursday 4 June. Subscribe so you don't miss it.