BBCNEWS BBC News at One August 10, 2021 12:02:00
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 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, the pass rate for highers, advanced highers and national 5s dropped slightly from last year, after their second year of cancelled exams. elaine dunkley reports. 0h, oh, my god! finally, reliefany oh...