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Using past papers effectively - OCR English language

Here you can find past papers for OCR GCSE English language. Use the links below to download question papers and mark schemes. If you’re unsure whether you need Foundation or Higher papers, consult ...
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Using past papers effectively - Edexcel English literature

This page provides tailored tips based on GCSE English literature past papers to help you approach your English literature exam questions effectively. You'll find advice on structuring your answers, ...
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'Unfair' GCSE marks mean more resits, say colleges

Colleges in England are demanding a review of an "exceptional and unfair grade boundary increase" in an English language GCSE exam designed for resit students. They say an 11-mark increase of the ...
Daily Mail

GCSE resits for English and Maths could be scrapped as pass rate falls to lowest level in a decade

GCSE resits for English and Maths could be scrapped after the pass rate fell to its lowest level in a decade. The current model requires students who fail these two core subjects at GCSE level to ...
The Independent

Government should review uninspiring and ‘mechanistic’ GCSE English – exam board

The Government should review GCSE English as teachers say it is uninspiring and “too mechanistic”, the leader of a major exam board has said. Colin Hughes, chief executive of AQA, said pupils should ...