BBCNEWS BBC News August 10, 2021 16:02:00
Because of the pandemic. nearly 45% of entries in england, wales and northern ireland were awarded an a or a star — that's an all—time record, and much, much higher than when exams were last held in 2019. students�* work was assessed and graded by their teachers in place of exams. this year, no algorithm was used to moderate grades, after a backlash to last year's results led to a u—turn from the government. in scotland, pupils achieving a grades hit a record high this year as the pass rate for highers, advanced highers and national 55 dropped slightly from last year. elaine dunkley re...