B1 – Intermediate
In order to grade students’ exams, the UK government used an algorithm to determine the results. The problem is, the algorithm did not work properly.
Read more about this lesson on the UK exam results fiasco.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2008/200819-exam-results-4.html
Discussion Questions:
- What is your reaction to this news?
- How would you feel if you were a student or a parent of a student affected by this?
- In your opinion, are grades important? Why or why not?
- What are/were some effects of the pandemic on schooling in your country?