Peter Lampl

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teachers in England will be asked to assess the notes that you think would canceled have achieved pupils ' GCSE and A-level exams.

This is used to decide the exam boards, Results , evaluated with a ranking of the ability of the students in each subject in school, and also by the teachers.

This is the approach of the qualifications watchdog Ofqual replace the interrupted tests, the Corona-Virus outbreak.

"Results " days will not be later than originally planned, and possibly earlier.

"Our primary goal is to be fair, the students in this summer and make sure that you are not disadvantaged," said Sally Collier, Ofqual chief executive.

Paul Whiteman , the leader of The National Association of Head Teachers, said there was no "perfect solution".

But He Said the replacement plan was the "pragmatic and the fairest approach in these exceptional circumstances".

Sir Peter Lampl , founder of the Sutton Trust social mobility charity, has warned that "teacher-assessments can unconsciously those from low-income backgrounds at a disadvantage".

the teachers ' predictions for A-Level, AS-Level and GCSE in England will work on the basis of the available evidence - like the Results of the examination, tests, homework, house, sample exams, and what the regulator calls "General progress during The Course ".

teachers will be asked to say, what would you think, were the varieties which achieved most likely when the summer exams had taken place, Based on a comprehensive professional judgment.

But you will also be prompted to place the students in order of expected performance within each predicted class band.

This is used to moderate the proportion of grades in the schools across the country.

This could mean that the adaptation of the varieties proposed by the teacher, if they seem to be too generous or too hard, or unlikely, in the context of the previous Results to a school and to the General distribution of the notes in accordance with the other years. to say

schools will not be allowed, they are presented to the students, The Grades , the exam boards or how they are arranged.

If the students think they could be an improvement in the variety given to them, there are proposals for an alternative exam in the fall.

This could be Too Late for A-level students who intend to go to University this Year - although it is uncertain whether universities will be able to re-open for the autumn time.

Mary Bousted , joint leader of the National Education Union, welcomed the message that "notes is not made on the Basis of mock exam Results , or any other pieces of evidence alone".

But She Said the teachers were "uncomfortable" with putting students in a ranking.

The Results will not be available for the students, the proposed later than the scheduled date in August - But Ofqual, that they may be available more quickly.

A procedure for complaints, has yet to be decided.

It also remains uncertain how the notes chosen, for pupils taught at home and through links with schools could send in predicted grades.

Alternative plans for the vocational qualification will be introduced at a later date.

In Wales, teachers predict grades and rank students - But the opportunity to take an additional test in the fall will not be available.

Philip Baker, chief executive of qualifications Wales, said: "We want to think of the centers that each learner's performance in The Course of the study, and a realistic assessment of the class and rank of the individual learner. "

England's education Secretary, Gavin Williamson , said the cancellation of the tests was a "necessary step to combat the spread of the Corona Virus".

But He Said Ofqual, the plans would have "the certainty to pupils, parents and schools, The Grades awarded, which will be this summer, accurately reflect the abilities of students and as valid this Year as any other".

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Source of news: bbc.com