Record appeals expected as Scottish kids get exam results

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A record number of grade appeals are expected from schools this year, as pupils today receive their “adjusted” grades from the Scottish Qualifications Authority after high school examinations were cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Opposition parties have called on the exams body to release the methodology it has used to award qualifications, after it was accused of being “secretive” about the process and concerns were raised about it being too focused on ensuring “consistency” across national averages.

Pupils’ grades will be based on prelim exam passes, coursework assessment and teachers’ judgement - with the SQA allowing itself the ability to change the grade awarded by a teacher.

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