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MSP fears new exam grading plan could affect deprived areas
29.04.2020 - 12:51 / dailyrecord.co.uk
An MSP has raised concerns over the recently outlined grading plans for secondary school pupils.
Scottish Labour’s Glasgow list representative James Kelly fears that the new arrangements will create “additional barriers” for students from deprived areas.
With no exams taking place this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the SQA’s model for awarding qualifications will see pupils have their grades estimated and ranked by their teachers.
From there, the SQA will adjust the grades based on a
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