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What's in the GCSE & A Level exams 2022

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nathanmcgurl · 07/02/2022 10:02

In case you hadn't heard, today the exam boards are publishing their Advance Information on what topics will be the major focus of the Summer exams. It's definitely worth checking out the information on their websites. But also worth noting that it doesn't mean other topics won't come up in the lower mark questions.

Our teens would do well to cover everything if they can. Not only to pick up marks but can you imagine turning over a paper to find the first question is on something you were told not to revise?! That could knock their confidence from the start.

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nathanmcgurl · 07/02/2022 16:04

@Notonetojudge

Thanks both. What about the timetable though? I’ve been hearing that they were going to space out exams but can’t see any changes?
@Notonetojudge if you DM me the exam codes I can send you a list of the dates if you like.
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CornishGem1975 · 07/02/2022 14:03

@Notonetojudge

Thanks both. What about the timetable though? I’ve been hearing that they were going to space out exams but can’t see any changes?
We've already had that confirmed by the school. The first one is 17 May, the last one is 23 June.
Notonetojudge · 07/02/2022 13:59

Thanks both.
What about the timetable though? I’ve been hearing that they were going to space out exams but can’t see any changes?

spiderlight · 07/02/2022 13:49

Can anyone access the WJEC? I'm getting 'Error 403 - Forbidden.
The web app you have attempted to reach has blocked your access.'

CornishGem1975 · 07/02/2022 13:46

Just been going through this - the science info is going to be helpful for revision for sure.

Diditreallylookawful · 07/02/2022 12:27

Oh heck - while I'm delighted that they're doing this (of course), but it's an awful lot to wade through. Think I'll need a large glass of wine before I tackle this ...

popularscience · 07/02/2022 12:18

Is this for parents or teachers? Will the teachers adapt their teaching now to focus on these subjects, or continue as normal with the onus on students/parents to find out this new information and revise accordingly?
I find it all very stressful and am hoping the school will teach my DC accordingly now the exam framework has been narrowed down.

Seeline · 07/02/2022 12:11

OCR here

Seeline · 07/02/2022 12:10

AQA here

GhostTypeEevee · 07/02/2022 12:10

www.aqa.org.uk/2022-exam-changes

Here you go

Notonetojudge · 07/02/2022 12:07

I can’t find any ‘updates’ dated today, they all still seem to be from December. Anyone got a link? AQA mainly.

Seeline · 07/02/2022 10:04

AQA still haven't finished uploading theirs Hmm

It's not as if the date has come as a surprise!