Gauging exam grades 2020

By Angeli Mehta2020-06-29T08:17:00

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Weighing up the pros and cons of this year’s exam assessment systems

Exams across the UK and Ireland are cancelled, and instead teachers, schools and exam boards are estimating grades for national qualifications. This article analyses teachers’ reactions to the systems and their fairness. It also speculates on the impact this approach to grading could have on students’ futures.

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