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Take the following news with a pinch of salt:
APPARENTLY: Exams boards are cancelling plans to force you to be assessed on externally set tests (mini exams).
Instead, teachers will hold one-to-one meetings with students to decide grades.
Government will officially announce what they are going to do on 22nd February
How do you feel about the news?
Sources: The Times
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/b...down-0v5zbz5bt
I have attached the screenshot given by tiktok guy since you need to pay to access the Times article
FIRST UPDATE: News about exams and grading will be announced on Thursday 25th
SECOND UPDATE: Hi everyone, it was insightful to see you guys discuss your opinion on this years exams. An update clarifying this years grading system was announced this morning and the following thread given an overview of the key points which were mentioned. Thank you and I hope you stay safe, healthy and well and get the grades you want!
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/sho....php?t=6945718
APPARENTLY: Exams boards are cancelling plans to force you to be assessed on externally set tests (mini exams).
Instead, teachers will hold one-to-one meetings with students to decide grades.
Government will officially announce what they are going to do on 22nd February
How do you feel about the news?
Sources: The Times
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/b...down-0v5zbz5bt
I have attached the screenshot given by tiktok guy since you need to pay to access the Times article
FIRST UPDATE: News about exams and grading will be announced on Thursday 25th
SECOND UPDATE: Hi everyone, it was insightful to see you guys discuss your opinion on this years exams. An update clarifying this years grading system was announced this morning and the following thread given an overview of the key points which were mentioned. Thank you and I hope you stay safe, healthy and well and get the grades you want!
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/sho....php?t=6945718
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I wonder how much of your grade the mini exams would decide. If we choose not to take them, surely they have hardly any data to base it on?
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(Original post by Skatie)
I wonder how much of your grade the mini exams would decide. If we choose not to take them, surely they have hardly any data to base it on?
I wonder how much of your grade the mini exams would decide. If we choose not to take them, surely they have hardly any data to base it on?
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(Original post by dani_05)
Take the following news with a pinch of salt:
APPARENTLY: Exams boards are cancelling plans to assess you using externally set tests (mini exams).
Instead, teachers will hold one-to-one meetings with students to decide grades.
Government will officially announce what they are going to do on 22nd February
Sources: The Times
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/b...down-0v5zbz5bt
TikTok guy called @gcse_maths who has been providing updates regarding exams during this pandemic
I have attached the screenshot given by tiktok guy since you need to pay to access the Times article
Take the following news with a pinch of salt:
APPARENTLY: Exams boards are cancelling plans to assess you using externally set tests (mini exams).
Instead, teachers will hold one-to-one meetings with students to decide grades.
Government will officially announce what they are going to do on 22nd February
Sources: The Times
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/b...down-0v5zbz5bt
TikTok guy called @gcse_maths who has been providing updates regarding exams during this pandemic
I have attached the screenshot given by tiktok guy since you need to pay to access the Times article
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(Original post by slay3r)
This makes alot more sense but I can imagine the private school kids reaping the benefits though the same, probably to a lesser extent though, would have happened with the mini exams.
This makes alot more sense but I can imagine the private school kids reaping the benefits though the same, probably to a lesser extent though, would have happened with the mini exams.
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I hope mini exams get cancelled and replaced with A-Level exam series.
I would want us to get teacher grades sometime during April. If we're not happy with our grades, then we should have the option to take A-Levels in May with results coming out during Mid to Late July. Also, I would like an effective appeals process so that we don't suffer the same fiasco last year's students went through.
I would want us to get teacher grades sometime during April. If we're not happy with our grades, then we should have the option to take A-Levels in May with results coming out during Mid to Late July. Also, I would like an effective appeals process so that we don't suffer the same fiasco last year's students went through.
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(Original post by helloiambored)
tf is going on!!!!! I am so confused
tf is going on!!!!! I am so confused
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(Original post by David3686)
I hope mini exams get cancelled and replaced with A-Level exam series.
I would want us to get teacher grades sometime during April. If we're not happy with our grades, then we should have the option to take A-Levels in May with results coming out during Mid to Late July. Also, I would like an effective appeals process so that we don't suffer the same fiasco last year's students went through.
I hope mini exams get cancelled and replaced with A-Level exam series.
I would want us to get teacher grades sometime during April. If we're not happy with our grades, then we should have the option to take A-Levels in May with results coming out during Mid to Late July. Also, I would like an effective appeals process so that we don't suffer the same fiasco last year's students went through.
I personally believe we should give teachers a bit more time so I would hope for our grades by May which would give us time to appeal our grades. I agree that people should have the option to take their exams if not happy with given grades but instead in the June period meaning results would come out in July/August. Obviously, I think the appeals process definitely needs to be revised to make it more effective and serious
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(Original post by helloiambored)
tf is going on!!!!! I am so confused
tf is going on!!!!! I am so confused
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(Original post by RazzzBerries)
Probably best to wait until it's confirmed, don't worry too much!
Probably best to wait until it's confirmed, don't worry too much!
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(Original post by dani_05)
Hi helloiambored, sorry it's been a bit confusing. Basically, the government were planning to make us do mini-exams instead of actual full exams. The, the times, a newspaper company, reported yesterday or a few days ago that the government had scrapped that plan and would instead allow teachers to hold meetings with students to discuss grades. We're still awaiting confirmation about this news from the government who will basically publish their plan on the 22nd February. Hope this helps and if you have any more questions, feel free to ask me
Hi helloiambored, sorry it's been a bit confusing. Basically, the government were planning to make us do mini-exams instead of actual full exams. The, the times, a newspaper company, reported yesterday or a few days ago that the government had scrapped that plan and would instead allow teachers to hold meetings with students to discuss grades. We're still awaiting confirmation about this news from the government who will basically publish their plan on the 22nd February. Hope this helps and if you have any more questions, feel free to ask me
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(Original post by dani_05)
Hi David3686, hope you are well. Just curious, what do you mean by mini exams being replaced with A Level exam series?
I personally believe we should give teachers a bit more time so I would hope for our grades by May which would give us time to appeal our grades. I agree that people should have the option to take their exams if not happy with given grades but instead in the June period meaning results would come out in July/August. Obviously, I think the appeals process definitely needs to be revised to make it more effective and serious
Hi David3686, hope you are well. Just curious, what do you mean by mini exams being replaced with A Level exam series?
I personally believe we should give teachers a bit more time so I would hope for our grades by May which would give us time to appeal our grades. I agree that people should have the option to take their exams if not happy with given grades but instead in the June period meaning results would come out in July/August. Obviously, I think the appeals process definitely needs to be revised to make it more effective and serious
What I mean is that these mini-exams that the govt wanted us to do, they should be replaced by a full exam series held during May/Start of June. I get what you are saying about grades being given out in May but I believe that if we get grades by April, it will give those who are not satisfied enough time to revise for these optional exams. If they are given out in May, there will be a short period of time (more or less 1 month) for those to revise to get the grades they deserve. Additionally, If these exams are held during the times I said, it will take around 5-6 weeks for papers to be marked, or even less because they may be a smaller amount of pupils taking exams this year. I ultimately agree with you on the appeals process.
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(Original post by dani_05)
Hi RazzzBerries, thanks for that. Best wait until the government publishes the plan on the 22nd February to confirm anything
Hi RazzzBerries, thanks for that. Best wait until the government publishes the plan on the 22nd February to confirm anything
Thanks for clarifying it wasn't confirmed - the last thing we want is misinformation to spread too! TSR's got loads of plans in place to make sure as soon as we get news we will get it out to you guys. There'll be support available too.
Fingers crossed you guys get the desired outcome!
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(Original post by helloiambored)
ohhh ok. the meetings idea sounds good. I really hope the government does something to ensure everyone gets the grades they deserve.
ohhh ok. the meetings idea sounds good. I really hope the government does something to ensure everyone gets the grades they deserve.
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(Original post by David3686)
Thank you, hope you are well too.
What I mean is that these mini-exams that the govt wanted us to do, they should be replaced by a full exam series held during May/Start of June. I get what you are saying about grades being given out in May but I believe that if we get grades by April, it will give those who are not satisfied enough time to revise for these optional exams. If they are given out in May, there will be a short period of time (more or less 1 month) for those to revise to get the grades they deserve. Additionally, If these exams are held during the times I said, it will take around 5-6 weeks for papers to be marked, or even less because they may be a smaller amount of pupils taking exams this year. I ultimately agree with you on the appeals process.
Thank you, hope you are well too.
What I mean is that these mini-exams that the govt wanted us to do, they should be replaced by a full exam series held during May/Start of June. I get what you are saying about grades being given out in May but I believe that if we get grades by April, it will give those who are not satisfied enough time to revise for these optional exams. If they are given out in May, there will be a short period of time (more or less 1 month) for those to revise to get the grades they deserve. Additionally, If these exams are held during the times I said, it will take around 5-6 weeks for papers to be marked, or even less because they may be a smaller amount of pupils taking exams this year. I ultimately agree with you on the appeals process.
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(Original post by RazzzBerries)
Deffo
Thanks for clarifying it wasn't confirmed - the last thing we want is misinformation to spread too! TSR's got loads of plans in place to make sure as soon as we get news we will get it out to you guys. There'll be support available too.
Fingers crossed you guys get the desired outcome!
Deffo
Thanks for clarifying it wasn't confirmed - the last thing we want is misinformation to spread too! TSR's got loads of plans in place to make sure as soon as we get news we will get it out to you guys. There'll be support available too.
Fingers crossed you guys get the desired outcome!
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(Original post by dani_05)
No worries Razzberries, thanks for your well wishes and I wish you all the best in the future. Stay safe, healthy and well!
No worries Razzberries, thanks for your well wishes and I wish you all the best in the future. Stay safe, healthy and well!
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(Original post by dani_05)
Hi David3686, thanks for your clarification. Ultimately I agree with you however, I do think the full exam serious should be optional because I know a lot of students have been disadvantaged and we all know the remote learning just isn't the same as face to face learning in terms of quality. Thanks for your opinion and I hope you get the grade you want. Good luck!
Hi David3686, thanks for your clarification. Ultimately I agree with you however, I do think the full exam serious should be optional because I know a lot of students have been disadvantaged and we all know the remote learning just isn't the same as face to face learning in terms of quality. Thanks for your opinion and I hope you get the grade you want. Good luck!
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(Original post by Muttley79)
PLEASE just stop this specialtion - it really isn't helpful at all.
PLEASE just stop this specialtion - it really isn't helpful at all.
I'm not trying to be rude but I hope you do realise you don't have to click onto this discussion. We're just two individuals discussing our ideas of what would be the most appropriate thing to do as if you haven't realised yet, the government have been useless at providing some clear information
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