This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Grade a-level and GCSE students on teacher assessments rather than “mini” exams
Cancel exams and work with students, teachers and ofqual to create a better alternative to grading A-level and GCSE students this year that includes their effort to learning, previous and ongoing assessments and their attendance rather than sitting “mini” exams to determine students’ grades.
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Instead of having students sit formal exams ofqual have proposed that all students should sit “mini” exams. This is unfair on students who have missed out on months of learning due to the national lockdowns not to mention those who have had to shield. Grades should be decided on student’s effort to learning, previous and on going assessments and attendance.
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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:
Cancel GCSE and A-levels in 2021 replace with Course Work and Teacher Assessment: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/564696
Base 2021 GCSE and A-Level Grades on Teacher Considerations and Mock Grades: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/553307
Give students the option to take exams or receive assessed grades for 2020/21: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/559964
The Department for Education and Ofqual are consulting on the approach to awarding GCSE, AS and A level grades in 2021 following the cancellation of exams. You can find out more about this consultation here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-how-gcse-as-and-a-level-grades-should-be-awarded-in-summer-2021
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