Two weeks after the A-level and GCSE exams were cancelled, English assessment authority OFQUAL has decided how grades will be decided for these qualifications. They will be awarded by teachers in the first instance, and these recommendations will then be moderated by exam boards. The fact that this announcement was delayed twice suggests that the prime […] … learn more→
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Coronavirus and school exams: despite plan for grading pupils, there may be trouble ahead
Should you rely on first instincts when answering a multiple choice exam?
Often, you’ll hear people say that you should “trust your instincts” when making decisions. But are first instincts always the best? Psychological research has shown many times that no, they are often no better – any in many cases worse – than a revision or change. Despite enormous popular belief that first instincts are special, […] … learn more→