ofqual

Meanings

• proper noun

  Ofqual is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, a non-ministerial government department in the United Kingdom responsible for maintaining the standards of qualifications in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales.

  - "Ofqual regulates the assessment and grading of academic qualifications in the UK."
  - "The results of exams regulated by Ofqual are trusted by universities and employers."

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Variants

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coequal , coequalities , coequality , coequally , coequals

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Etymology

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Established in 2010 as a merger between the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the General Council for Examinations and Assessments (GCEA).

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Trivia

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1. Ofqual regulates approximately 2,500 qualifications across England, Northern Ireland, and Wales.

2. The organization employs around 300 staff members.

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1. Examinations Regulatory Authorities: Organizations responsible for overseeing and regulating examinations and assessments to maintain their quality and fairness.

2. Qualifications: Formal certifications or awards that demonstrate a person's level of knowledge or skill in a particular area.

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Ofqual plays a crucial role in the education system of the UK, ensuring the quality and fairness of examinations and qualifications.

How to Memorize "ofqual"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the acronym O-F-Q-U-A-L as a visual representation of the name.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name with the function of the organization: maintaining the standards of qualifications and examinations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Ofqual: Office for Fair and Qualified Assessments'.

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