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Pros and cons of GCSEs: is the exam system fit for purpose?
Pros and Cons Tony Blair has called for ‘radical’ education reform but others want a more cautious approach
By The Week Staff Published
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The Week Unwrapped: terrorist threats, space debris and natural history
podcast Why has Islamic State launched a new ‘global offensive’? Is the US right to ban anti-satellite missile tests? And does the UK need a natural history GCSE?
By The Week Staff Published
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How 2020 exam grades will be calculated
Speed Read Exam cancellations and automated downgrades have led to fears of injustice
By Holden Frith Published
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Should GCSEs be scrapped?
In Depth Cancellation of exams as schools shut has fuelled debate about whether testing at 16 should be ditched for good
By James Ashford Published
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Is Religious Education on its way out?
In Depth New report suggests replacing RE classes with ‘Religion and Worldviews’
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GCSE results: Making sense of new grade boundaries
In Depth English and Maths papers first to use 1-9 grading system in place of letters
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Should GCSE and A-levels be timetabled around Ramadan?
In Depth Christian group angered by decision to move exam dates to accommodate fasting Muslims
By The Week Staff Published
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