Is Bitesize reliable?
From April 20, Bitesize started publishing daily lessons to help students across the UK with homeschooling while schools are closed. The guides are all written by real teachers and subject experts, so they are reliable and follow the National Curriculum.
What is Bitesize used for?
BBC Bitesize is a free online study support resource designed to help with learning, revision and homework! Bitesize provides support for learners aged 5 to 16+ across a wide range of school subjects. It also supports children and young people’s wellbeing and career choices.
What is Welsh GCSE?
GCSEs (General Certificates of Secondary Education) are available in a range of subjects. They are the main general qualifications taken by 16-year-old learners in Wales. They can be used as a basis for further study or training, or direct entry into employment.
Why was Bitesize made?
BBC Bitesize, also commonly known as Bitesize is the BBC’s free online study support resource for school-age pupils in the United Kingdom. It is designed to aid pupils in both schoolwork and, for older pupils, exams.
Is BBC Bitesize on TV?
All homes with a TV can access the Bitesize Daily programmes via the Red Button. Bitesize Daily Lessons will need internet access, but this can just as easily be via a smartphone as home internet – the BBC Bitesize website is optimised for use on phones.
What happened to BBC Bitesize?
The new Bitesize is now up and running with around 7,000 classroom clips in place – re-encoded at considerably higher quality. Also in place are most of the Secondary guides covering Key Stages 3 and 4 of the National Curriculum, and National 4, 5 and Highers in the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence.
What does p * mean in Welsh Bacc?
KS4 & Post 16 Foundation Pass (P) or Pass* (P*) Pass (P) or Fail (F)
Can you get an A * in Welsh Bacc?
The National Welsh Bacc is awarded at a Pass grade when learners achieve all elements of the wheel at an A* to C grade. The Foundation Welsh Bacc. is awarded at a Pass grade when learners achieve a Pass* or Pass in the Skills Challenge Certificate, and an A* to G in the other qualifications on the wheel.
Is there a Bitesize app?
The updated BBC Bitesize – Revision app for 14-16 year olds is now available to download to both your tablet and your mobile phone (iOS and Android). The app includes GCSE Flashcards for Maths, English, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science, Geography, History and PE.
Do I need a TV licence to use BBC Bitesize?
A spokesperson for the BBC told MailOnline: ‘Bitesize Daily is available on a range of platforms which do not need a TV Licence, including Bitesize online, the Bitesize app and daily podcasts on BBC Sounds.
What was school like 100 years ago UK?
Pupils would have sat at long wooden benches made from narrow planks usually with no back. At the front of the classroom would be a large wooden blackboard on a floor stand. Close to the teacher’s desk would be a coal-fired stove which would be lit during the cold winter months.
Can you fail Welsh Bacc?
To be awarded the Welsh Bacc, learners must achieve the SCC and the other qualifications that it specifies. The Welsh Bacc at each level is graded as a pass or fail.
Does Cambridge accept Welsh Baccalaureate?
Cambridge University – Yes but only with three other A levels. For students taking the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate, offers are conditional on three A Level subjects studied as options for the Advanced Diploma. The core may be taken into consideration in assessment for admission, and used as part of an offer.
What does F mean in Welsh Bacc?
Fail
KS4 & Post 16 Foundation Pass (P) or Pass* (P*) Pass (P) or Fail (F)
Is Welsh Bacc pointless?
The Welsh Baccalaureate is a pointless qualification that serves no real purpose to a student’s future. The Welsh Baccalaureate qualification could easily be removed or replaced by a citizenship course.
Is BBC Bitesize app free?
BBC Bitesize is a free revision resource for students aged 5 to 16+ across a wide range of school subjects. BBC Bitesize is available for iOS (iPad and iPhone) and for Android devices as well as on desktop (PCs, laptops and Mac computers).