Religious education GCSE will lose its appeal when the exam is toughened up - National Secular Society (blog)

National Secular Society (blog)

Religious education GCSE will lose its appeal when the exam is toughened up National Secular Society (blog) According to one story on a Christian website young people are "clamouring" for deeper understanding of religious perspectives. "The number of students taking the Religious Education GCSE had increased for the twelfth year in a row, according to ...

Soft subject GCSEs to be reviewed by Ofqual - Telegraph.co.uk

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Soft subject GCSEs to be reviewed by Ofqual Telegraph.co.uk GCSEs in English, geography, religious education and history will be reviewed by the examinations regulator amid concerns that the subjects have become too easy. By Tim Ross, Political Correspondent The review will investigate whether the courses are ... Tougher GCSE courses on the way this year to counter dumbing down fearDaily Mail all 2 news articles »

New changes to GCSE 'will penalise dyslexic pupils' - The Guardian

New changes to GCSE 'will penalise dyslexic pupils' The Guardian Last month, Ofqual announced that for GCSE courses beginning in September, 5% of marks would be awarded for performance in spelling, punctuation and grammar in English literature, geography, history and religious studies.

World famous philosopher chairs Cumbrian student debate - News & Star

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World famous philosopher chairs Cumbrian student debate News & Star Dr Peter Vardy, vice principal of Heythrop College at the University of London, chaired a one-day conference in philosophy and ethics for religious studies (RS) GCSE and A-level pupils from Netherhall School in Maryport; Trinity School and Austin ...

Wales Bids to Boost Religious Education - Onislam.net

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Wales Bids to Boost Religious Education Onislam.net The warning followed the Department of Education's publication of its annual league tables on school performance measuring the proportion of pupils obtaining the English baccalaureate (GCSE). These tables did not include religious education, ...