The frequently asked questions (FAQs) in this section cover
issues arising from the change from modular to linear GCSE
exams, announced by Ofqual in December 2011. Modular exams are
exams that are taken at the end of each unit or part of the
GCSE, while linear exams are exams taken at the end of the
course. The questions cover the implications for the school
performance tables and some related issues. Questions on the
implementation of the changes are available on the Ofqual
website - a link to them is provided in associated resources
below. School performance tables will continue to report on all
the achievements of pupils when they reach the end of Key Stage
4. This includes any GCSEs they have completed early. Results
for GCSEs completed by Y10 pupils in a modular fashion, up to
and including summer 2013, will be reflected in the 2014
performance tables. Teachers will still decide when their pupils
are ready to start and complete courses. However, pupils will
have to take all their external exams in a sing