Just over a quarter (26%) of GCSE pupils reported doing hands-on practical work at least fortnightly. This was lower than in 2019 (37%) and 2016 (44%) when Year 10 and 11 pupils were surveyed on the frequency of practical work, according to the report. There has been a “marked shift away” from more interactive forms of practical works as videos of practicals are increasingly being used as a replacement.