GCSE exams for mathematics, physics and combined science are set to see a boost for students, with the department of education (DfE) confirming that students sitting the exams above will be provided with enhanced formulae and equation sheets in 2024. The decision has come in light of disruptions that students may have experienced in their educational journey in the last few years, and reduces the strain on students when it comes to memorising information in preparation for the exams.
The initial consultation and final decision received overwhelming support, with approximately 95% of respondents in favour. The decision also highlights and recognises the ongoing shift of education within the UK from one of memorising to one of application. Given the AI landscape that we all now live in and the ease of information access within the workplace, such a shift is understandable and logical, with future changes for other subjects along these lines to be expected…