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‘In the worst cases, they could lose all their A-level grades’: Students could resort to using smart glasses and hidden ear pieces to cheat in exams — but it’s not just a threat to UK schools

UK government warns that cheating cases in exams are increasing, and it's because of the rise of smart devices.

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15,000 sign petition demanding review into A-level exam over claims it was harder than previous papers

Signatories said Wednesday’s Pearson Edexcel paper 1 exam was significantly more challenging than any past papers and had left students feeling ‘overwhelmed’ and ‘uncertain’

The Independent UK

Smartglasses and earpieces may worsen exam cheating in schools, says Ofqual

Stronger checks likely to be needed in England to safeguard reputation of GCSE, AS and A-levels, says Ian Bauckham

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Students using phones, smart watches and glasses to cheat in exams, regulator warns

There were 2,225 cases of mobile phone and smart device cheating last summer

The Independent UK

GCSE students to receive help sheets until 2030

The Government announced its plans for the revised curriculum last year

The Independent UK

Some GCSEs and A-levels in England could be taken on laptops by 2030, Ofqual says

Qualifications watchdog launches consultation amid complaints from pupils about writing fatigue in exams

The Guardian - UK

GCSE and A-Level exams could be set for major shake-up

GCSEs in smaller-entry subjects – and most A-level exams – could be moved onto screens by the end of the decade

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Several GCSE and A-level exams could be taken on screen from 2030

Exams regulator Ofqual is consulting on allowing exam boards to each submit proposals for two qualifications with onscreen elements.

Evening Standard

At least one in six pupils given extra time in exams last year, regulator says

Exams regulator Ofqual has published revised figures on access arrangements after previous ones were withdrawn.

Evening Standard

Fall in key GCSE pass rate prompts concerns about English and maths resits

The gap in GCSE results between boys and girls is now at its narrowest point this century.

Evening Standard

Why GCSE English and maths resits policy is ‘not fit for purpose’

The curriculum and assessment review is due to set out its recommendations for young people who do not secure a decent pass in the autumn.

The Independent UK

Government’s GCSE English and maths resits policy ‘not fit for purpose’

The curriculum and assessment review is due to set out its recommendations for young people who do not secure a decent pass in the autumn.

Evening Standard

Top GCSE grades increase as boys narrow gap on girls

The proportion of entries getting at least a 4 or a C grade considered a ‘standard pass’ has fallen

The Independent UK

Top GCSE grades rise but key pass rate falls

Teenagers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have received their exam results to help them progress to sixth form, college or training.

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More than one in four students who start T-level courses do not complete them

But the proportion of learners who decide to quit the technical qualifications has decreased from last year, Government figures suggest.

Evening Standard

A-level top grades reach record high outside of Covid years

Hundreds of thousands of pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are finding out their exam results on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Record proportion of A-level students get top grades in England

Of more than 1.1m entries, 28.2% gained A or A* and 9.4% gained A*, though regional variations remain

The Guardian - UK

‘It wasn’t an error’: Ofqual boss defends regulator after withdrawn data row

Ian Bauckham says data apparently showing soaring extra time in A-levels and GCSEs was misunderstood, not wrong

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Evening Standard

Ofqual will ‘take action’ if extra exam time given to private schools is unfair

A higher proportion of independent school pupils are granted 25% extra time to complete their exams than pupils in non-selective state schools.

Evening Standard

AI could be used to help generate exam question papers, Ofqual chief says

Sir Ian Bauckham is the Government’s preferred candidate for the chief regulator at Ofqual.

The Independent UK

Warning over plans to rollout digital exams across country

Plans have been made for on-screen exams

The Guardian - UK

GCSE results for 16-year-olds return to pre-Covid levels

Results show wide regional variations across England, while share of top grades in Wales and Northern Ireland drops

The Independent UK

Backlash over thousands of A-level students at concrete crisis schools denied extra help

Labour MP Mary Foy says the decision not to provide extra consideration for affected pupils is ‘absolutely devastating’

The Independent UK

No extra help for A-level students hit by Raac concrete crisis as results due

More UK A-level students set to get into first choice university than previous years, experts predict

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Has your teen searched for the leaked exam papers online? Amount of students caught 'cheating' has doubled, here's everything you need to know - including consequences

In light of the exam paper leak, Ofqual announce the consequences for those found searching for them. This comes as the number of students found cheating doubles in six years.

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