Exam regulator monitoring marking of A-level maths exam that left students 'overwhelmed'
Summary
More than 20,000 people signed a petition saying the recent A-level maths exam was much harder than usual. The exam regulator Ofqual is watching the marking process closely to make sure students get fair grades that match their skills.Key Facts
- The A-level maths paper from Pearson Edexcel was seen as much harder than past exams.
- Students felt "overwhelmed" and struggled with complex questions requiring several steps.
- A petition asks for grade boundaries to adjust to the paper’s high difficulty.
- Ofqual says its priority is to give students grades that truly show their knowledge and skills.
- Pearson said if the paper is harder, they will set grade boundaries fairly based on data and expert advice.
- The goal is to ensure grades reflect students’ real performance and are fair compared to other years.
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