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Original post by RobbieMario
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But this is a computer scanning it, not a human


Stop worrying! I promise you it will be fine. :smile:

My paper was electronically scanned also (all Edexcel ones are) and even though I didn't write my name my candidate number was all I needed.

Even if I wanted to I could put every exam without my name, but I don't want to take the risk. :rolleyes:
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Original post by RobbieMario
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I'm sure it does happen all the time but not in the middle of exams being taken/controlled assessments being moderated/marks being submitted


I'd say it happens in most schools, most years, as this is the point when students finally realise that their name has been wrong in the school system for the past 5 years.
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I'd say it happens in most schools, most years, as this is the point when students finally realise that their name has been wrong in the school system for the past 5 years.
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I'm just worried that the scanning of the name will matter as it is printed in blank and on paper which has markings repeated all over designed for computer scanning
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Original post by yellowcopter
Stop worrying! I promise you it will be fine. <img src="images/smilies/smile.png" border="0" alt="" title=":smile:" smilieid="1" class="inlineimg" /><br />
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My paper was electronically scanned also (all Edexcel ones are) and even though I didn't write my name my candidate number was all I needed.<br />
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Even if I wanted to I could put every exam without my name, but I don't want to take the risk. :rolleyes:
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It's not an exam though, it's a form for submitting marks that my teacher fills out for coursework, the names etc are printed out and my teacher selects the boxes for the mark I achieved, it's then scanned in
Original post by RobbieMario
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It's not an exam though, it's a form for submitting marks that my teacher fills out for coursework, the names etc are printed out and my teacher selects the boxes for the mark I achieved, it's then scanned in


Yes I know, but because it has your candidate number you will still get your results. Whether it's an exam, coursework, anything.
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Original post by yellowcopter
Yes I know, but because it has your candidate number you will still get your results. Whether it's an exam, coursework, anything.
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Yeah I know you're probably right but I can't help but worry
Original post by RobbieMario
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Yeah I know you're probably right but I can't help but worry


I assure you that you will be fine. :smile:
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Original post by yellowcopter
I assure you that you will be fine. <img src="images/smilies/smile.png" border="0" alt="" title=":smile:" smilieid="1" class="inlineimg" />
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I really hope so:frown: just wondering are you a gcse or a level or uni student?
Original post by RobbieMario
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I really hope so:frown: just wondering are you a gcse or a level or uni student?


GCSE :smile:
Original post by RobbieMario
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I really hope so:frown: just wondering are you a gcse or a level or uni student?


I would suggest that you stop being ridiculous ... students with similar experiences, teachers, and a very experienced exams officer, have all told you that you have nothing to worry about

So stop worrying
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Original post by TenOfThem
I would suggest that you stop being ridiculous ... students with similar experiences, teachers, and a very experienced exams officer, have all told you that you have nothing to worry about <br />
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So stop worrying
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I'm not being ridiculous. These things do happen. Sometimes exam results aren't added correctly etc. What's to say it won't happen to me? Especially because I have this whole name situation.
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I'm not being ridiculous.


You are


These things do happen. Sometimes exam results aren't added correctly etc.


This is very true which is why schools get the results 24 hours in advance so they can clear up anomalies


What's to say it won't happen to me? Especially because I have this whole name situation.


It is extremely unlikely since your exams officer has dealt with it but what if it does .... there will be no long term issues since any error can be rectified
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Original post by TenOfThem
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This is very true which is why schools get the results 24 hours in advance so they can clear up anomalies<br />
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It is extremely unlikely since your exams officer has dealt with it but what if it does .... there will be no long term issues since any error can be rectified
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I didn't know they received them the day before, but surely that's just so they can process them and put them onto results slips and in envelopes etc?

Honestly I'm fine about the other stuff mentioned previously and everyone has been really helpful, it's just this thing about my biology chemistry and physics controlled assessment marks that's bothering me because it's just scanned through a computer
Original post by RobbieMario
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I didn't know they received them the day before, but surely that's just so they can process them and put them onto results slips and in envelopes etc?



No, they are not meant to do that until the Thursday

It is specifically for administrative checking


Honestly I'm fine about the other stuff mentioned previously and everyone has been really helpful, it's just this thing about my biology chemistry and physics controlled assessment marks that's bothering me because it's just scanned through a computer


But you have been told by your exams officer and people on here that there is no issue


You have a UPN

Your UPN is connected to your Examination Number

Your name on any exam documentation is irrelevant
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Original post by TenOfThem
No, they are not meant to do that until the Thursday<br />
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It is specifically for administrative checking<br />
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But you have been told by your exams officer and people on here that there is no issue<br />
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You have a UPN<br />
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Your UPN is connected to your Examination Number<br />
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Your name on <b>any</b> exam documentation is irrelevant
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Okay, thank you for the reassurance. :smile:

Are you an ex-teacher? And isn't UCI, not UPN?
Original post by RobbieMario
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Okay, thank you for the reassurance. :smile:

Are you an ex-teacher? And isn't UCI, not UPN?


Unique Pupil Number

Not ex
i did this and i speld my nam geroge and they skool sed i cant get sats resuts if i do this
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Original post by TenOfThem
Unique Pupil Number<br />
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UCI
Unique candidate identifier
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UCI
Unique candidate identifier


Yes

But I was referring to your UPN which is the Dfe number you have

They all link

None of them need to to put your correct name on an exam paper
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Original post by TenOfThem
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But I was referring to your UPN which is the Dfe number you have<br />
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They all link<br />
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None of them need to to put your correct name on an exam paper
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Okay thank you

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