Exactly this. “Chancer” is unfair. They removed course work from GCSEs for this A level cohort, indicating that only exams matter. They teach kids to pass exams and many play to their strengths by cramming. It’s been encouraged and now many are being penalised.
I can say this safe in the knowledge this morning that my son got the grades needed for his offer, but many are not so lucky.
Exactly this. “Chancer” is unfair. They removed course work from GCSEs for this A level cohort, indicating that only exams matter. They teach kids to pass exams and many play to their strengths by cramming. It’s been encouraged and now many are being penalised.
I can say this safe in the knowledge this morning that my son got the grades needed for his offer, but many are not so lucky.