Change the content of GCSE and A’Level examinations for 2022

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

The government must avoid a 3rd disaster with GCSE and A’Level examinations. Exams for 2022 need to be adjusted to reflect the 10 months of disruption already faced by students so that they can be fairly assessed and take into account the considerably reduced teaching they have been able to access.

Students again this year, with no notice, have been told that they will be graded on teacher assessments which they have not prepared for. This is devastating for many. Students taking exams next year have also lost much learning time and it will be impossible to cover the content that is expected in normal times. Rather than letting them face the same uncertainty the government must act now to change examinations so schools have adequate time to prepare for fair and meaningful assessments.

Why it was rejected

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

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Reduce content for 2022 A-level and GCSE exams

Exam arrangements and the current coronavirus pandemic can cause worry and stress. You can find information on how to deal with stress here:

Young Minds: https://youngminds.org.uk

Children’s Society: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/mental-health-advice-for-children-and-young-people/issues-affecting-young-people

Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/coping-with-stress/

Timeline

7 Jan 2021	Petition opened for signatures
11 Jan 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 11 Jan 2021

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