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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Sep 19

Are you looking to buy / top-up OUP A Level science textbooks for Cambridge OCR courses?

OUP have been in touch to let us know that they currently have a 25% back-to-school offer.

global.oup.com/education/co...

Kerboodle users: new tests are live too for AS, with A Level going live this week.

Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Jul 14

Are you looking for a role in assessment? OCR is a genuienly a great place to work! We're looking for Assessment Standards Managers, 2 permanent and 1 12-month fixed term, ideally STEM subject specialism (though others specialisms also welcome). careers.cambridge.org/jobs/vacancy...

Assessment Standards Manager | Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Cambridge University Press & Assessment join us for a great career

careers.cambridge.org

Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Jun 13

Really interesting and great to see the data backing this up too.

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The Institute for Research in Schools @researchinsch.bsky.social · Jun 12

We piloted a new R&I approach in nine schools across England.

The results were impressive. Imagine if every student in the had this opportunity.

Read and share the report: researchinschools.org/framework/

#STEM #education #EduSky 🧪

The R&I way. The Institute for Research in Schools. IRIS.

Challenged negative stereotypes about who belongs in STEM

Transformed young people's understanding of STEM careers - particularly among girls

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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · May 29

We have upcoming online PD for our GCSE science quals...free "Starting to Teach" courses as well as Enhance your Teaching (£99 each) for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, maths skills and practical skills - see Teach Cambridge or: www.ocr.org.uk/qualificatio... #OCRscience #teachers #exams

Events - OCR

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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · May 8

Do you know the contributions of Edith Stoney, Lise Meitner, Chien-Shiung Wu, Maria Göeppert Mayer and Fabiola Gianotti to physics?

My latest blog looks at the amazing contributions of these women to physics, linking to the OCR A Level specifications.

www.ocr.org.uk/blog/alevel-...

A Level Physics: diverse role models for women in particles and medical physics content

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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Apr 17

If you've ever wondered what the role of a Practical Endorsement monitor is like for A Level sciences, take a look at this new blog where OCR monitor Liz answers some questions from me. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/what-do...

What does a practical endorsement monitor do?

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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Mar 20

The next Physics network will be 7 May 4pm!

Cambridge OCR @cambridgeocr.bsky.social · Mar 20

Have you been to one of our Teacher Networks? These free events are a great opportunity to find out about the latest subject updates and access teaching resources.

Places available for maths, physics and music. Book today.
teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw...

Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Feb 25

The Science Teaching Survey 2025 is now live and is such an invaluable piece of research each year! schoolzone.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey...

Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Feb 18

Are you looking for an activity (possibly some emergency cover) for British Science Week 2025? I've written a blog on alternatives to petrol and diesel engines for cars and there are several suggested student activities to follow on with. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/british...

British Science Week 2025 – change and adapt: the cars of the future

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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Feb 5

We will have an online Science teacher network on 12 March for all OCR science quals. Sign-up here! teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw... #OCRscience #teachers #exams

Teacher Network Events

Have a look at our upcoming Teacher Network events in a range of subjects and book your place.

teach.ocr.org.uk

Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Jan 24

OCR Physics A now has an "Assessment Story" resource, explaining the exams in detail. It is found in Teach Cambridge under Assessment and Assessment support. teachcambridge.org/item/c6cf49b... Biology A and Chemistry A also released!

Teach Cambridge | Resources to prepare learners for assessment

Teach Cambridge provides OCR teachers with access to resources and support. Browse & search set assignments, examiner reports, exemplars, past papers, training and other teaching resources.

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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Jan 22

We have a Face to Face teacher network in Reading College next week on Wednesday 29 January and in City Oxford College on 6 February. There is also a Physics network online on Thursday 30 January. Links to sign-up for these are here: teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw... #teachers #OCRscience #teachers

Teacher Network Events

Have a look at our upcoming Teacher Network events in a range of subjects and book your place.

teach.ocr.org.uk

Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Jan 9

Are you looking to highlight women in physics when teaching?

My third blog highlighting women in physics with links to OCR A Level Physics is now available: www.ocr.org.uk/blog/alevel-...

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Jan 8

Lots of A Level physics videos here, including OCR Physics B! youtube.com/@understandi...

Understanding A Level Physics by Dave

A Level Physics revision resources. For AQA and OCR A Level Physics. Free for my students and anyone else who cares to use them. I have 40 years experience teaching A Level Physics and I am keen to sh...

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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Dec 16

OCR have recently set up an online research panel to help us to develop our Science qualifications. If you're interested being part of this follow this link: t.co/3dbMruNS0S

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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Dec 5

My latest blog spotlights four women pioneers and links to forces and motion in physics. All fascinating to learn more about in their own diverse fields but my love of Victorian engineering means I was particularly interested to learn about Henrietta Vansittart. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/alevel-...

A Level Physics: diverse role models for women in forces and motion content

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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Dec 3

We’re looking for visiting monitors for 2025 for the Chemistry A Level Practical endorsement particularly in London / South east. Happy to answer any questions I can if anyone is interested!

asrecruit.cambridge.org/job/OCR-ASA-...

OCR AS/A Level Chemistry A Visiting Monitor 2025

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Andy Brunning @andy.compoundchem.com · Nov 13

Now @mikeycaer.bsky.social is prompting discussion around how we include environmental and sustainability in science qualifications.

Questions being posed below – interested in the #SciTeachUK perspective on these too #OCRScience

Environment and sustainability in the science curriculum
• What does content on sustainability mean from your perspective? E.g. identifying fake news, acting on climate change, engagement with research, use of literature, critical thinking...
• Is the current coverage sufficient, too little or too much (inc. exams)?
• Is the content best kept discrete or should it be linked to topics? See the examples from Teach the Future on the A3 sheets
• What issues are there when trying to teach this currently?
• Is more support needed for teachers? What form(s) would this take, if so?
• How should the approach differ between qualifications e.g. A Level and GCSE

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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Nov 13

A pleasure to spend the day with stakeholders and discuss various aspects of the future of science qualifications!

Andy Brunning @andy.compoundchem.com · Nov 13

Ready to go for this morning’s OCR Science Consultative Forum with the rest of the #OCRScience team.

We’ll be talking about 11-16 curriculum, evolving assessment structures, curriculum modernisation and more!

Photo of me and the rest of the OCR Sciencet team in front of a presentation

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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Nov 7

OCR A/AS Level Physics A H556/H156 specification and DFR (formula) booklet has a minor update for consistency and clarity. A subject update has been sent out but can be seen here: ocr.org.uk/administrati... Updated spec and detailed guide alongside on TC. #OCRPhysics #teachers #exams

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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Nov 1

My blog comparing A Level Physics for OCR and AQA is now live, following on from the AS content a few weeks ago. I hope this helps centres switching as an overview. lnkd.in/e8FSerx2
I'm open to ideas for any other blogs that would be useful of perhaps if anyone would like to write or co-write one!

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Oct 18

I’ll be hosting an A Level Physics teacher network on 20 November. Focus on new to OCR teachers but all welcome, including prospective teachers in the future. All of our networks can be found here: teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw...

Teacher Network Events

Have a look at our upcoming Teacher Network events in a range of subjects and book your place.

teach.ocr.org.uk

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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Oct 3

Ofqual is consulting on extending the use of the formulae sheets in GCSE Maths and Science/Physics for an additional three years, if you hadn’t seen this yet. www.gov.uk/government/c...

Proposed changes to the assessment of mathematics, physics and combined science GCSEs in 2025, 2026 and 2027

Ofqual invites your views on proposed adaptations to the assessment of GCSEs in mathematics, physics and combined science for students in England taking exams in 2025, 2026 and 2027.

www.gov.uk

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Mike Jackson @mikeycaer.bsky.social · Sep 24

A blog for Black History Month following on from the previous two from my colleagues. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/four-pi...

Four pioneering Black scientists

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