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#2561
(Original post by Ronaldinhoe)
Hey, what's your take on what will happen with mini exams and do you think exam boards will actually make new papers or use past paper questions.
Hey, what's your take on what will happen with mini exams and do you think exam boards will actually make new papers or use past paper questions.
Again this is just what I think....
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#2562
(Original post by .Dezer.)
Well I just hope, us students dont get bombarded with a lot of exams, during the course of the few weeks we are at school, if these mini exams happen, make them towards the end of school year (which according to some sources might be ealier than usual by like two weeks) so they get a fair representation of what the students would have done if they had time to prepare accordingly. I would personally make sure that no extra topics should be added to these other than the ones completed before this lockdown but thats most likely not going to be the case.
No matter what they do, I feel like the ones who couldnt properly revise during lockdown are going to affected by this the most. And I fear there might be a lot of these...
Well I just hope, us students dont get bombarded with a lot of exams, during the course of the few weeks we are at school, if these mini exams happen, make them towards the end of school year (which according to some sources might be ealier than usual by like two weeks) so they get a fair representation of what the students would have done if they had time to prepare accordingly. I would personally make sure that no extra topics should be added to these other than the ones completed before this lockdown but thats most likely not going to be the case.
No matter what they do, I feel like the ones who couldnt properly revise during lockdown are going to affected by this the most. And I fear there might be a lot of these...
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#2563
Will there be an official announcement or statement about what’s happening with grades or something anytime soon?
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#2564
(Original post by wevegota2319)
Yes even those that might not have been expected to be affected too, its a tricky situation, were you able to revise much during jan and feb, as ive found it very difficult to even get classwork done
Yes even those that might not have been expected to be affected too, its a tricky situation, were you able to revise much during jan and feb, as ive found it very difficult to even get classwork done
So to answer your q I got barely anything done, even though I didnt get much HW, I really struggled to pay attention to lessons....
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#2565
(Original post by .Dezer.)
I dont think teachers realise how hard it is to pay attention to them for 7 hours a day across a screen while our phones and other technological devices are right next to us....
So to answer your q I got barely anything done, even though I didnt get much HW, I really struggled to pay attention to lessons....
I dont think teachers realise how hard it is to pay attention to them for 7 hours a day across a screen while our phones and other technological devices are right next to us....
So to answer your q I got barely anything done, even though I didnt get much HW, I really struggled to pay attention to lessons....
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#2566
(Original post by wevegota2319)
Im glad its not only me, I think everyones in the same boat really! Any advice ive got my a level mocks in 2 weeks, and I feel like im comparing myself and imagining people have done loads of work during this break, when Ive been struggling to concentrate
Im glad its not only me, I think everyones in the same boat really! Any advice ive got my a level mocks in 2 weeks, and I feel like im comparing myself and imagining people have done loads of work during this break, when Ive been struggling to concentrate
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#2567
(Original post by Evil Homer)
Looking for news on the re-opening of schools? Find it here
Hi everyone,
It has now been officially announced that due to the new school closures exams will not go ahead as planned in 2021. These exams will be replaced with teacher assessed grades. Teachers will be supported to make sure that the grades given are consistent and fair.
The reason this decision has been made is that it is now believed that students will have simply missed far too much face to face teaching time for traditional examinations to be an equal and fair measure of students abilities.
TSR will continue to update as we find out more. If there is anything TSR can do right now to support you, please reach out and ask and we will do our best.
Private Candidates 2021 Support Thread
If you are struggling, we have put some mental health resources below for you:
TSR Covid-19 Mental Health Hub
Struggling with exams being cancelled? Read some advice here.
MIND - Mental health charity for all ages with help and advice
Young Minds - Mental health support for under 18 year olds
Student Minds - Mental health support for University students
BTEC student support (DM's)
Edit: DFE states that vocational exams will continue in January. This includes all BTECS.
Edit 2: DFE states that colleges can decide whether to run vocational January exams (including BTECs)
Edit 3: It has now been confirmed that exams have been replaced with Teacher Assessed Grades for GCSE, AS and A-level exams. Teachers will be trained and supported to make sure these grades are consistent and fair for everyone.
Looking for news on the re-opening of schools? Find it here
Hi everyone,
It has now been officially announced that due to the new school closures exams will not go ahead as planned in 2021. These exams will be replaced with teacher assessed grades. Teachers will be supported to make sure that the grades given are consistent and fair.
The reason this decision has been made is that it is now believed that students will have simply missed far too much face to face teaching time for traditional examinations to be an equal and fair measure of students abilities.
TSR will continue to update as we find out more. If there is anything TSR can do right now to support you, please reach out and ask and we will do our best.
Private Candidates 2021 Support Thread
If you are struggling, we have put some mental health resources below for you:
TSR Covid-19 Mental Health Hub
Struggling with exams being cancelled? Read some advice here.
MIND - Mental health charity for all ages with help and advice
Young Minds - Mental health support for under 18 year olds
Student Minds - Mental health support for University students
BTEC student support (DM's)
Edit: DFE states that vocational exams will continue in January. This includes all BTECS.
Edit 2: DFE states that colleges can decide whether to run vocational January exams (including BTECs)
Edit 3: It has now been confirmed that exams have been replaced with Teacher Assessed Grades for GCSE, AS and A-level exams. Teachers will be trained and supported to make sure these grades are consistent and fair for everyone.
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#2568
(Original post by .Dezer.)
I have mine in 2 weeks as well yikess, Well what I am doing is splitting it up into 5 days each, 5 days of maths, 5 days of physics, 5 days of chemistry....I am basically cramming really hard but this is the best I can do....just go online school, then take 2-3 hr break and switch off then revise for the rest of the day, thats what I am doing anyways...I amalmost half done with physics now which I am proud of, considering I find it the hardest. Just make sure you do questions as you go along, I do end of topic questions on physics and maths tutor. Hope this helps. Just remember after these mocks you can relax a little...and also take confort in knowing that I dont think they will reduce your grades that you have now, they are giving you this opportunity to improve on them....I dont know what grades you have now so I cant say if thats good or not.
I have mine in 2 weeks as well yikess, Well what I am doing is splitting it up into 5 days each, 5 days of maths, 5 days of physics, 5 days of chemistry....I am basically cramming really hard but this is the best I can do....just go online school, then take 2-3 hr break and switch off then revise for the rest of the day, thats what I am doing anyways...I amalmost half done with physics now which I am proud of, considering I find it the hardest. Just make sure you do questions as you go along, I do end of topic questions on physics and maths tutor. Hope this helps. Just remember after these mocks you can relax a little...and also take confort in knowing that I dont think they will reduce your grades that you have now, they are giving you this opportunity to improve on them....I dont know what grades you have now so I cant say if thats good or not.
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#2569
(Original post by wevegota2319)
Thats true! Also a very great method of studying! What grades are you aiming for! Im aiming for AAA! That was really motivational too by the way!
Thats true! Also a very great method of studying! What grades are you aiming for! Im aiming for AAA! That was really motivational too by the way!
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#2571
(Original post by Hellohsjakodsmka)
Prsom
How often would you recommend going over year 12 content? Schools starting again soon so we wont have much time
Prsom
How often would you recommend going over year 12 content? Schools starting again soon so we wont have much time
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#2572
Gavin Williamson, UK Education Secretary, live 8.35am today on Good Morning Britain, ITV Channel.
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#2573
(Original post by Bullseye180)
Gavin Williamson, UK Education Secretary, live 8.35am today on Good Morning Britain, ITV Channel.
Gavin Williamson, UK Education Secretary, live 8.35am today on Good Morning Britain, ITV Channel.
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#2574
(Original post by Hellohsjakodsmka)
Prsom
How often would you recommend going over year 12 content? Schools starting again soon so we wont have much time
Prsom
How often would you recommend going over year 12 content? Schools starting again soon so we wont have much time
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#2575
(Original post by Bullseye180)
Gavin Williamson, UK Education Secretary, live 8.35am today on Good Morning Britain, ITV Channel.
Gavin Williamson, UK Education Secretary, live 8.35am today on Good Morning Britain, ITV Channel.
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#2576
(Original post by Bullseye180)
Nothing was discussed re GSCE & A levels. Just about children returning to school and if it is safe now to do so in England.
Nothing was discussed re GSCE & A levels. Just about children returning to school and if it is safe now to do so in England.
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#2577
(Original post by ektasmar)
There was only one question regarding gcses and a levels about mini exams.And he said that the government is absolutely adamant that no exams,mini or full,will occur this academic year
There was only one question regarding gcses and a levels about mini exams.And he said that the government is absolutely adamant that no exams,mini or full,will occur this academic year
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#2578
(Original post by 5hyl33n)
There are no mini exams anymore?
There are no mini exams anymore?
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#2579
(Original post by ektasmar)
Probs,I listened to the entire interview and he seemed to have made a u-turn as normally expected
Probs,I listened to the entire interview and he seemed to have made a u-turn as normally expected
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#2580
Probably be a ‘leak’ this evening which will cause the Twitter militia to go crazy lol. things that come out the day before tend to prove accurate but who knows
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