Practice and refine your marking skills with our new e-learning courses for OxfordAQA International GCSE, AS and A-level Science qualifications.
Each course begins with an introductory module, which takes you through the assessment criteria, mark scheme annotations and marking principles that are standard across our Biology, Chemistry and Physics qualifications. This will give you a thorough understanding of the marking process before you progress to the specific course or courses for the specification(s) you teach.
We’ve combined existing content from our Marking Guidance webinars with new questions and responses from the most recent exam series, so you can identify trends in marking. Each module includes genuine candidate responses and real-time examiner feedback, providing you with expert guidance that you can access at any time.
Your progress is saved as you progress through the content, so you can complete the course at a pace that suits you. After completion, you’ll have increased confidence in your own marking and an enhanced understanding of how we assess our specifications – helping you prepare your students for success in their exams. You’ll also receive a certificate of completion for your Professional Development portfolio.
These e-learning courses are recommended for every teacher delivering any of our Science qualifications. You’ll gain insight into:
- How marks are allocated
- Common mistakes students make in exams
- The features of successful responses
- How our Assessment Objectives are applied.
Module 1 – Introduction to Marking Guidance
Complete the introductory module that explains our assessment criteria, mark scheme annotations and the marking principles that underpin our Science exams.
Take the moduleModule 2 – International GCSE Biology
This module uses exemplar student responses to exam questions to demonstrate how the mark scheme for the OxfordAQA International GCSE Biology qualification is applied.
Take the moduleModule 3 – International GCSE Chemistry
This module uses exemplar student responses to exam questions to demonstrate how the mark scheme for the OxfordAQA International GCSE Chemistry qualification is applied.
Take the moduleModule 4 – International GCSE Physics
This module uses exemplar student responses to exam questions to demonstrate how the mark scheme for the OxfordAQA International GCSE Physics qualification is applied.
Take the moduleModule 5 – International AS/A-level Biology
This module uses exemplar student responses to exam questions to demonstrate how the mark scheme for the OxfordAQA International AS/A-level Biology qualification is applied.
Take the moduleModule 6 – International AS/A-level Chemistry
This module uses exemplar student responses to exam questions to demonstrate how the mark scheme for the OxfordAQA International AS/A-level Chemistry qualification is applied.
Take the moduleModule 7 – International AS/A-level Physics
This module uses exemplar student responses to exam questions to demonstrate how the mark scheme for the OxfordAQA International AS/A-level Physics qualification is applied.
Take the moduleOur e-learning modules form part of the OxfordAQA training and support offer. To explore our range of live, recorded and self-access training, you can take a look at our training page.
We also have Continuous Professional Development courses running for registered teachers throughout the year. Sign up to receive notifications of our course registration as soon as they’re available.
