Matthew BenyohaiThe purpose of examsThe purpose of exams has been forgotten. Every year teachers complain about the papers because a question was unusual, or only my top…May 24May 24
Matthew BenyohaiHelplessnessThis week there was an interesting discussion on Twitter about whether it was acceptable to send emails to colleagues outside of work…May 27, 2021May 27, 2021
Matthew BenyohaiAnother equation acronymUsing maths in the physics classroom has long caused consternation for both teachers and students alike. The perceived difficulty of…Jul 25, 2020Jul 25, 2020
Matthew BenyohaiPrinciples and practicesIs there a difference and should we care?Aug 20, 2019Aug 20, 2019
Matthew BenyohaiBanning GCSE grades before year 11There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all — Peter DruckerJul 2, 2019Jul 2, 2019
Matthew BenyohaiNew Year’s ResolutionsEach summer I think about what changes I’m going to make to my teaching and my approach to work in general; all with the best intentions.Jan 1, 2019Jan 1, 2019
Matthew BenyohaiSetting grade boundaries for partial papersAs we get into mock season, schools around the country are trying to give their exam classes an idea of how they will do in the summer.Dec 18, 20181Dec 18, 20181
Matthew BenyohaiGCSEs and AthleticsEach year British athletes compete at the British Athletics Championships. There are a fixed number of medals available which doesn’t…Aug 22, 2018Aug 22, 2018
Matthew BenyohaiAssessment DependabilityThe assessment concept that I think is most useful for teachers to know aboutAug 1, 2018Aug 1, 2018
