Change exam system to be less exam-based for more accurate results & less stress

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Exams cause a lot stress which causes performance to be imprecise and grades to be inaccurate. A system based on 60% class-work 20% participation and 15% exams etc; would give a much more accurate overall grade and significantly reduce stress and anxiety in teenagers.

We surveyed 28 year 10 students who have just taken their first GCSE exams. 79% said they would prefer a less exam based course while 85% said they believe it would cause less stress. 79% of students feel there is too much pressure to succeed, and only 4% of students said they feel no stress at school. 36% of students said that they struggle with their mental health and 89% said they feel the NHS/government does not provide enough support for those who struggle with mental health issues.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Change the balance of exams and coursework to improve students’ mental health

Timeline

19 Jun 2019	Petition opened for signatures
16 Jul 2019	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 16 Jul 2019

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