A-level confusion increases as universities await teacher-predicted grades from Ucas
The algorithm – used to moderate the process of awarding grades and avoid grade inflation under teacher estimates – came under fire over its perceived unfairness and the way it particularly appeared to penalise bright children from disadvantaged schools.Olivia Hullah, who studied at Heckmondwike Grammar School, told the crowd that she had been rejected by both of her university choices due to her grades being downgraded.
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