Assessment
The latest news and analysis on exams in the UK, including key dates, timetables, results and statistics for Sats, GCSEs and A levels
Friday
20th May 2022
GCSEs 2022: Year 11 absence double pre-pandemic rate
Over half of disadvantaged students sitting GCSEs this year missed at least 10 per cent of school sessions, compared to less than a third in 2018-19
Exams 2022: Failed collections mean ‘thousands’ of exam papers could be lost
Exclusive: Issues with timed collections mean many exam officers are being forced to leave completed papers at the post office
In exam season, leave them kids alone
Debates about the fairness of exams are important but we should be cautious about how we frame discussions at this time of year, says Jon Severs
GCSEs 2022: Exam board warning over ‘clickbait’ grades videos
Exclusive: AQA warning over ‘misleading’ YouTube content that claims to predict pass marks needed to achieve grade levels
Friday
13th May 2022
Need to know: exams, Schools Bill and the future of MATs
A roundup of 91¶¶Òõ’ most popular articles from the past week, including what to expect for 2023 exams, key information from the new Schools Bill and a look at the future of MATs
Could paying students to work harder help boost GCSE grades?
As new research suggests the use of financial rewards could raise the attainment of certain groups of students, Irena Baker speaks to the academic behind the study
Wales to continue additional Covid exam support next year
Next year, England plans to return to ‘pre-pandemic assessment arrangements’ – but that’s not the case in Scotland and Wales
How nudge theory can boost attainment
When teachers at this school realised that the brightest students were making the least progress throughout their school experience, nudge theory was introduced – and it has had great success
GCSE and A-level exams: Ofqual tells us all you need to know
The 2022 exams start next week – but they won’t be the same as before. Everything you need to know is right here