Students were assessed only on what they had been taught and were assessed on multiple pieces of work…reports Asian Lite News.
Students have been praised by the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson for their resilience and hard work as hundreds of thousands prepare to collect A level results today.
Earlier, recognising the unprecedented disruption the pandemic has caused to education, the Government and Ofqual decided it would not be fair for exams to go ahead this year.
Grades instead have been determined by those who know students best – their teachers.
Students were assessed only on what they had been taught and were assessed on multiple pieces of work.
There was also a quality assurance process in place, with all grades being checked by schools – and one in five schools having a sample of their grades checked by exam boards – helping to give students, parents, colleges, universities and employers confidence in grades, the government said in a press release.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said: “Students have worked very hard in what has been an extraordinary and challenging year, and each and every one of them should feel incredibly proud of their achievements. We should all celebrate their resilience and ability to overcome adversity.”
He added: “Teachers and staff have ensured that, despite the disruption caused by the pandemic, all students are able to get grades this year and so can take their next steps and make their choices about further study or entering the workplace.”
“I am hugely grateful to teachers and also parents for supporting our young people in progressing to the next stage in their lives with confidence.”
Universities Minister Michelle Donelan also congratulated students, teachers and parents on “all their hard work.”
“Despite the challenges of the last 18 months, students will today receive a qualification that carries weight and acts as a passport to wherever they want to go, whether that be to university, or into further education and apprenticeships,” the minister said.
The Exam Results Helpline is also available for those students who want additional advice, and just as they do in any normal year, UCAS will help thousands of students to find places through Clearing if they do not receive the grades they were hoping for.
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