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GCSE results 2018: overall trends
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Examinations
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GCSE results 2018: variability charts
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Examinations
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Ofqual has produced a set of variability graphs which allow schools to compare their results with other schools or colleges. Schools Week.
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GCSE results 2018: commentary
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Examinations
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Damian Hinds MP, Secretary of State for Education, writes in The Telegraph that this year’s GCSEs will be tough but fair to young people. However, Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, professor of cognitive neuroscience at UCL, argues in The Times that GCSEs are unfair on pupils.
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The Telegraph details how the new grading system will affect students.
iNews advises what to do if pupils do not pass their maths or English exam and Schools Week offers guidance to pupils about how to apply for remarks and appeal GCSE results.
The Telegraph features a guide to apprenticeships, BTECs and NVQs.
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A solution to the university admissions problem
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Higher education
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Chris Ramsey, headmaster of Whitgift School and the higher education spokesman for the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference, writes for Tes on the subject of university admissions.
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Robots aid children's reading
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General education
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Psychologists have found children are more enthusiastic about reading aloud with a robot to provide companionship. By Rhys Blakely, The Times.
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Could you pass these GCSE questions?
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And finally
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The Guardian includes 12 examples of GCSE questions for readers to attempt.
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