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How should I tackle this with the school? Any teachers with advice?

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cherryorchard · 08/09/2010 19:28

DD was disappointed to have a B in one of her AS-levels.

She's hoping to try for Oxford, so this could make a big difference.

Looking at the details, she had a good A in the exam, but a C in the coursework.

I'm cross that her teacher let her submit coursework which only achieved a C. She's a bright and conscientious girl who achieved two other As.

She's going to ask if the coursework can be re-marked in the first place (if the mark isn't far off a B), but I'm still none to happy at the discrepancy with what the examiners expect and what the school allowed to be submitted, especially as she submitted a number of drafts to her teacher first. (The teacher for the coursework is also head of department).

How should I tackle this with the school? Ultimately it may make no difference to her, but it might affect my other child - and if the teaching/coursework isn't what will impress examiners, the school needs to address it.

Apparently she'd have to completely re-do the coursework if she wants to "resit" - is that correct?

tia

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nickschic · 09/09/2010 08:22

My ds got a c Sad in his English language As too.........fortunately for him it was a marking error to do with coursework submitted or something I think and its now been pulled up to an A !!

No help to you trhough sorry- i think you need to find out how far from the B she was .....ds was 5 marks from an A in history and was gutted.

nigglewiggle · 09/09/2010 08:17

I'm not a teacher, but surely it renders pointless any assessment of coursework if students are allowed to re-submit until it achieves an A grade.

cherryorchard · 09/09/2010 08:13

Bump - anyone? thanks

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cherryorchard · 08/09/2010 19:45

It's English, WJEC londonmackem

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durga · 08/09/2010 19:35

A child that hands in C grade coursework is not, in my opinion an Oxford candidate. They need to be self starters.

I am not saying there are no issues with coursework and teaching, it is not unlikely as there will be a new specification and as a teacher you get a feel over time what they are looking for.

When my students do coursework I do not guide them through draft after draft, it is to be their own work which reflects their ability.

londonmackem · 08/09/2010 19:30

We need to know course, exam board, I assume AS?

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