Firm up Nat5/Higher Course and Exam diet
We are now at the end of the first school term and the curriculum is still being consulted on. Our children and Teachers are unsure what needs to be submitted to the SQA in relation to assignments for many subjects. In normal years children have already started this work at this point in the school year. This needs to be immediately firmed up. A decision needs to be taken as to whether exams will take place next year to assist our children prepare for the year ahead.
Why the contribution is important
Children in final and important years of education are being disadvantaged through not knowing what is happening in relation to the curriculum this year. Many have suffered due to being unable to sit exams during 2020 and the disorganisation for 2021 continues to be unsettling and stressful. It’s great to have schools open but when there is uncertainty on the curriculum with the high chance of last minute panic and pressure to prepare assignments that should have been started by now this is deeply unfair for our young people.
by MichelleS on October 06, 2020 at 07:24PM
Posted by jakkyb7 October 06, 2020 at 21:44
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Posted by Skc62 October 06, 2020 at 22:03
At the moment there is huge pressure on young people worrying that every test they do counts towards their grade. This is affecting their mental well-being. Combined with the worry that there may or may not be exams, these young people are struggling. There needs to be certainty over exams and contents for those teaching the courses.
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Posted by HardWorkPaysOff October 06, 2020 at 22:06
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