Using GCSE average point score as a measure of A-Level prior attainment
Be careful when using GCSE average point score to compare cohorts
Be careful when using GCSE average point score to compare cohorts
Which subjects have seen the biggest increases?
Results will go up – by more in some subjects than others
A look at how Ofqual adjusted the national distribution of grades in each subject having calculated notional grades for each subject.
Despite a 300+ page technical manual, schools don't have all the information they need to understand calculated grades
Those with small cohorts entering a given subject have benefited – and independent schools are more likely to have those
Results are up hugely in some subjects
Could results jump in some subjects?