Textbooks too focused on exam preparation, says Ofqual

By Education in Chemistry2012-11-01T00:00:00

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Textbooks linked to qualifications are too focused on exam preparation at the cost of subject content, according to new research by Ofqual

The exams regulator has published its initial findings and action plan into potential conflicts of interest between qualification providers and study aids produced or endorsed by them such as textbooks.

While the report suggests there is only limited evidence that textbooks are having a negative impact on the standards of qualifications, researchers did find evidence supporting concerns about the overall quality of textbooks as learning resources.

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