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Exploring the possibilities for the future of examinations in Scotland's schools. #examscot

[examscot @examscot]

Does this article capture exactly what teachers across the country are feeling? "lack of clarity and the multiple missteps and muddled communication from SQA and Government sources continue ..." says @roffeme https://t.co/PMWARUSsnS

[Every Day's a School Day @MsSammyMcHugh]

The dam is about to burst folks. Can you feel it coming?

[James McEnaney @MrMcEnaney]

Harriet Sweatman - the 2019 Scottish Review Young Writer of the Year - on Curriculum for Excellence and the role of exams in Scottish education:

https://t.co/Rc42HIWBNc

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[examscot @examscot]

A great piece from another young voice. The system needs to listen.
https://t.co/FeL0EAAdnS

[isabelle boyd FRSA @isaboyd]

What on earth does this quote actually mean? Always been against labelling children and young people. Fought hard against ‘PEF pupils’ etc but this👇is just as bad if not worse

[examscot @examscot]

Let's also remember who will be expected to mark all these additional 'non-exams' That'll be the teachers then for no additional recompense? What a mess. You'd never think they had more than a year to work it out! @JohnSwinney @sqanews @NicolaSturgeon @EISUnion

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Did you hear screams & sounds of anguish 3.5 hours ago? That was Easter holidays crashing to end for Scottish teachers "No requirement for pupils to sit an exam or a prelim this year - teacher judgement is at the centre" says @NicolaSturgeon but @SQAnews advice says ........

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so many contrary things! Many senior pupils up and down the country are preparing for 'timed assessments', assessments under exam conditions, top exams or extended tests' which their teachers have prepared - following SQA guidance.

[James McEnaney @MrMcEnaney]

Exclusive: Scotland’s poorest pupils are more likely to fail Highers than achieve an A grade, according to new figures which expose the country’s hidden attainment gap.

https://t.co/0wqwDvnuh0

[cor ad cor @CoradCor1]

Another example - in an ever lengthening list - of lack of leadership from the top - and we don't mean school leaders! "True test of leadership is how well you function in a crisis" B Tracey and many found wanting in 2020 and 21

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When it comes to reform, "It may not always be easy, but it will always be worth it." says @LiamMSYP
https://t.co/Aoj6PEsMeL

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What about this for a response from Frustrated PT? For full comment see under @lokiscottishrap piece on https://t.co/HRi5A3n9Dg

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New blog uploaded on website today.
Class wars. Car parks. Qualifications - what links them? @lokiscottishrap
https://t.co/HRi5A3n9Dg

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Happy Birthday @Mr_Raitt and thanks for setting us up ... we're keeping the momentum going!

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A new piece uploaded today. It is a thoughtful piece and adds to the debate. Let's keep the voices coming and the pressure on for reform @robin_macp @MrMcEnaney @neiledinburgh @CoradCor1 @GilchristGeorge https://t.co/FYscn4Gms8

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We asked "what is future of assessment?" See below for your headline responses. Paper to follow soon Interesting in light of recent political criticism @sqanews and @EducationScot How can you get your voice heard? Contribute to https://t.co/Iy5jpq47IM - DMs open

[OECD Education @OECDEduSkills]

🏫 School leaders are the glue that holds school communities together - and they are under increasing pressure during #COVID

Read more in our 🆕 blog 👇

#LessonsForEducation

https://t.co/ikharNslMQ

[Ronnie Boyd @RonnieBoyd6]

@examscot @robin_macp @CoradCor1 @MrMcEnaney @isaboyd ...not to repeat the mistakes of the past. Assess a wider range of skills, in a wider number of ways and reduce the weighting given to final exams...

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Join the discussion. Have your voice heard. Complete the following.
"The future of assessment is .........................................?"

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We'd love to receive further contributions from teachers and academics across Scotland, considering changes at system-wide and subject-specific levels. Do get in touch with us by DM or [email protected].

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We've had a bit of a break during the run-up to Christmas, but #examscot posts are back with this piece by Peter McNally, looking at possible changes to SQA exams in his subject of English https://t.co/lPq6ELeeUe >