How to make the biggest impact to GCSE results by using curriculum content all year around

Why digital platforms are key

According to a 2022 study by Ofcom, more than three-quarters of children aged 12-17 said that being online helped with their school studies, while half also said that it was useful for learning new skills.

With a virtual curriculum content and assessment platform such as GCSEPod, teachers can harness the curriculum and engage fully with students via virtual platforms with lots of useful tools that monitor progress, deliver personalised revision recommendations and can be used wherever and whenever suits the student.

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Offering far more than a traditional textbook, a digital curriculum content platform encourages students to fully grasp every subject. With quick-fire, easy to digest video content on more than 30 subjects it’s possible to offer interleaved learning techniques to give users a deeper understanding of every topic they’re studying, helping them to quickly prepare for lessons or exams.

Harnessing success

Thanks to this combination of insights, accessible content and targeted revision plans, users of GCSEPod can achieve one grade higher on average than non users. Here are some of the ways that schools can use curriculum content all year round with the help of a digital platform to boost GCSE results:

Exam-style assignments

Practice exam technique and test knowledge throughout the year with a bank of pre-created assignments, packed with exam board specific GCSE questions developed by subject specialists. More than just an exam paper, these interactive tests encourage students to ‘watch, quiz, practise and apply’ their learning.

Boost playlists

Once each assignment has been marked, students can benefit from a playlist of videos sent directly to their profile, helping them to ‘boost’ their knowledge specifically where there are gaps. This makes revision much more effective, focusing on the areas that need improvement rather than spending time on topics where students are already confident.

As this is automated, it reduces time for teachers too while giving both the school and students reassurance that they know exactly where they need to concentrate to get the best results.

Check & challenge

This type of assessment facilitates independent learning, guiding the user through a series of scaffolded content and offering hints and tips that help each student put their lessons into practice.

By providing real-time feedback, it provides teachers with valuable insights into student strengths and weaknesses, while building student confidence.

Studying smarter to reduce stress

It’s well-known that stress for students and staff can arise during exam periods, so taking care of student and staff wellbeing is key while also encouraging great performance.

The run-up to the summer exam season can mean lots of last-minute revision for schools, but with the help of digital learning platforms you could encourage your students to work smarter not harder – using these last moments to ‘top up’ rather than cram to get their best GCSE results. 

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With other features such as automated marking of assignments and instant reporting, teachers can save time too, allowing them to concentrate on engaging with their students rather than the administrative side of teaching.

As well as saving time in the weeks leading up to exams, embedding tools such as GCSEPod into schemes of work throughout the year will free teachers up to focus on delivering the curriculum. The ability to use the software within lessons and as part of homework assignments enables teachers to collate results digitally, identify knowledge gaps and monitor progress. Should they notice that pupils are struggling with a certain topic, they can revisit it before the exam season starts.

 We have over 10 years’ experience, improving learner outcomes and improving the life of educators. With a virtual curriculum content and assessment platform such as GCSEPod, users can achieve one grade higher on average than non users.