My DD had her History coursework back two weeks ago and she was given one week to decide whether to get it remarked. With exams being so close and the coursework representing 20% of the total mark, she decided she didn't want to get it remarked as she would rather just crack on with revision. As all parents might say, she worked really hard on her coursework and despite getting over 75% in two of the marked sections, she dropped marks in the third, lowering overall mark. She is aiming for an A this summer. Whilst her approach might be sensible, she was a little disappointed with her overall mark. The letter she was given did not offer much guidance about the process and I called the school for clarification. Plus her brother might be taking A Level History so useful when thinking ahead.
I was told it is a rigorous process, marked by teachers, moderated, etc, to trust the school teachers' judgement and also that this was a new process to everyone as only introduced by JCQ this year. My DD should talk to her History teachers about it and go from there. Then we ran out of time. And then we've just had Bank Holiday.
After reading another thread on here, it turns out that JCQ offer guidelines and even a template for schools to send out. Her letter omitted much of the template.
After having no issues up to GCSE, A Levels have been a rough ride at our school and feels like only Oxbridge candidates get a look in. We may consider moving DS for Sixth Form. No chips on my shoulder, no helicopter here, just want a fair system, at least whilst they are in school, real world is another matter I know.
Just wondering what has happened at other schools and how long students were given to request a review. Exams Officer never once mentioned we could request a copy of the script beforehand and other points on template:
Template is here:
www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/coursework/notice-to-centres---reviews-of-marking-centre-assessed-marks
Thank you to another MN member who posted this link on another thread, I am sorry I can't remember but will try and find.
I appreciate school doesn't want everyone requesting a remark but feels like they left out info deliberately to avoid anyone requesting.
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A Level History Coursework - remarking new for 2018
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Doublescoop · 08/05/2018 13:16
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