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AQA GCSE English reviews

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WhereAreWeNow · 23/08/2024 13:46

Quite a few of us in the big GCSE results thread are looking at getting AQA English reviewed.

Starting a new thread in case anyone wants to share updates about the review process or have a bit of a moan about AQA!

DD got 8s and 9s in mocks and all classwork. She's an avid reader and writer and she knew the texts inside out. She felt the exams went well. But she got a 6 in Lang and a 5 in Lit. School is definitely asking for Lang to be reviewed.

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WhereAreWeNow · 09/09/2024 10:12

Some people on here seemed to get them back v quickly @Spacecowboys so I had high hopes it would only take a week or so but maybe that was unrealistic. I really need to try to put it out of my head.

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Spacecowboys · 09/09/2024 09:44

I’ve heard nothing further from school about remaining subjects. Two have gone back to exam board for review (one was sent right after results day but not had anything back). I know school will be busy but there’s a time limit on these things, so I’ll e mail asking for an update.

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WhereAreWeNow · 09/09/2024 09:18

I'm getting nervous waiting for review. I've got a horrible feeling the examination officer just sent all of DD's Eng Lit and Lang papers back for review, without running past English teachers first and without being discerning about only sending back the lower marked papers. Hard to get any information out of him though. He's not very communicative!

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JustHereWithMyPopcorn · 04/09/2024 17:47

Thanks @MaryleboneParent they just sent the review info through with nothing about the refund.

MaryleboneParent · 04/09/2024 13:37

@JustHereWithMyPopcorn I’m assuming school apply automatically.

JustHereWithMyPopcorn · 04/09/2024 10:12

How does one go about geting a refund if there was a grade change? Does the school do it automatically?

GrammarTeacher · 04/09/2024 07:20

unichoicehelp · 03/09/2024 22:51

GrammarTeacher - are you looking through papers unprompted by parents/students? If so that is amazing as we cant get school to feedback or send scripts paid for on results day.

As part of my department review I have to look at results. All (well most it's optional) of our students sign on results day that we have permission to request scripts (digital copies are free). I request some of our best and worst for CPD purposes but also look for anomalies. I will then speak to students if necessary to see if they want to go through the review process.
At A level this year many decided against as they had their places anyway and so the financial gamble didn't make sense. Others asked for help on which was the best paper to review:
This is all done via goodwill though.
Many teachers would argue that I shouldn't do it. I definitely shouldn't have to. But for now I do and when review period is over I'll be drafting an official complaint with my head. And going back to the other ways that I raise the issue and campaign on quality of marking.

unichoicehelp · 03/09/2024 22:51

GrammarTeacher - are you looking through papers unprompted by parents/students? If so that is amazing as we cant get school to feedback or send scripts paid for on results day.

GrammarTeacher · 03/09/2024 22:32

Just for Info. 50% of the reviews we recommended have gone up a grade so far (1 went up not quite enough for a grade change). Students who thought they'd try because they were close to the boundary (even though we explained process) haven't changed. It's odd results on a paper you need to look for rather than close to boundary (although close to boundary with an odd individual question/section is even better!).

feathers7 · 03/09/2024 17:48

@JustHereWithMyPopcorn
I know!! Thankfully his school were very happy to accommodate him in 6th form, otherwise I'm not sure what we'd have done.

JustHereWithMyPopcorn · 03/09/2024 17:41

@feathers7 I’m so sorry, it’s so awful that you get the marks so close to the start of school. What are you supposed to do if you are left without a school place??

feathers7 · 03/09/2024 17:36

I've really tried! Because the course he was hoping to do is already over subscribed with those who made the grades, the college won't be offering him a place. Seems so cruel, to miss by just 2 marks. He did really well in all his other subjects, but as he didn't get the required grade in English language, it's a no.
He has a place at his school 6th form, but it isn't where he wanted to be. I don't think there is anything I can do, have written emails pleading his case, but haven't had a response.

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WhereAreWeNow · 03/09/2024 17:27

Sorry to hear that @feathers7
Is there any room for negotiation/pleading with the 6th form?

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feathers7 · 03/09/2024 17:03

My child was 2 marks off their required grade in English language. Papers reassessed, grade unchanged.
It means he can't go to the particular 6th form college he was so keen to attend. Passed everything else with flying colours.
The course is over subscribed, so the college won't consider my dc attending and resitting in Nov ☹️

JustHereWithMyPopcorn · 03/09/2024 16:34

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JustHereWithMyPopcorn · 03/09/2024 16:34

Hi all, we reviewed one paper for Eng Lit and got the review back today, he gained 4 marks on that paper and has moved up a grade.

BhamMumOfThree · 02/09/2024 15:05

@MaryleboneParent Thanks. That’s reassuring. Fingers crossed as we wait to hear the outcome of our review.

MaryleboneParent · 02/09/2024 15:02

@BhamMumOfThree I was hoping it would help with parents seeing that it does happen. 11 extra marks could potentially move up 2 grades. One question had been marked 6/10 and it was remarked to 9/10.

BhamMumOfThree · 02/09/2024 14:52

We are also waiting for our AQA English language review. DS had 9 as target and achieved 9 in mocks. Never had any issues with English. He got a 7 and was very disappointed so we have requested a review. He got 9 in literature but 7 in language. I am glad to see some positive outcomes in this thread.

MaryleboneParent · 02/09/2024 13:16

@MysticCatLady 🤞🏻 good luck.

MaryleboneParent · 02/09/2024 13:16

@MysticCatLady the same day as results came out.

MysticCatLady · 02/09/2024 13:12

MaryleboneParent · 02/09/2024 12:50

@WhereAreWeNow thanks. She's very happy and a little shocked her marks went up so much.

Which day did you put in the request for the review of marking? We're also waiting to hear about both English language papers.

MaryleboneParent · 02/09/2024 12:50

@WhereAreWeNow thanks. She's very happy and a little shocked her marks went up so much.

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WhereAreWeNow · 02/09/2024 12:42

Great news @MaryleboneParent

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MaryleboneParent · 02/09/2024 12:12

@MysticCatLady our daughter asked for both to be marked again.