Do the maths: why England's A-level grading system is unfair

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Do the maths: why England's A-level grading system is unfair
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Ofqual’s algorithm has caused dismay and an analysis of its method shows the reason

It wouldn’t be out of place in a maths A-level: suppose a class of 27 pupils is predicted to achieve 2.3% A* grades and 2.3% U grades; how many pupils should be given each grade? Show your working.

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