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Don’t worry about cancelled exams – research shows we should switch to teacher assessment permanently

Don’t worry about cancelled exams – research shows we should switch to teacher assessment permanently

The UK government recently cancelled GCSE and A-level exams. Instead, for this year only, teacher assessments will replace exam grades. These teacher assessments will be based on frequent low-stakes testing, performance in the classroom and homework or coursework. This is a dramatic change, from objective standardised tests to more subjective teacher assessments. The move might be distressing for […] … learn more→