Review the amount of written exams for GCSEs
We want the Government to consider reducing the amount of written exams a student should have to take during GCSEs
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Stop GCSE exams
We call on the Government to scrap GCSE exams and replace them with fairer continuous assessments, coursework, and smaller tests. We think this would reduce stress, improve mental health, and better prepare students for future education.
Abolish all written/timed exams in every GCSE/A-Level & make them practical
Require DfE & Ofqual to reform every GCSE, A-Level & BTEC subject to 100% practical/portfolio/applied assessment, 0% written/theory, no exams. Grant all BTEC routes equal status in Progress 8/Attainment 8 and create dual academic/vocational pathways in every subject from 14–19 for inclusion.
Set policy that exam boards should give students notice of GCSE exam topics
I want the government to allow pupils to know what topics (not questions) will come up on GSCE exams for each subject to save them from stress and feeling like they cannot achieve the grade they want to achieve. If this happens it would allow students to focus on understanding rather than guessing.
Include more modern and diverse authors in the GCSE English curriculum
I want the Government to review the old existing texts and plays and to include some authors written by women and people who come from a diverse background. One report suggested 1% of GCSE students have studied a book written by an author of colour.
Provide funding for ingredients for food related GCSE subjects
I want the government to give specific funding to schools so that everybody's ingredients for a food related subject at GCSE are paid for.
Review the amount of written exams for GCSEs
We want the Government to consider reducing the amount of written exams a student should have to take during GCSEs
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
Similar motions
Stop GCSE exams
We call on the Government to scrap GCSE exams and replace them with fairer continuous assessments, coursework, and smaller tests. We think this would reduce stress, improve mental health, and better prepare students for future education.
Abolish all written/timed exams in every GCSE/A-Level & make them practical
Require DfE & Ofqual to reform every GCSE, A-Level & BTEC subject to 100% practical/portfolio/applied assessment, 0% written/theory, no exams. Grant all BTEC routes equal status in Progress 8/Attainment 8 and create dual academic/vocational pathways in every subject from 14–19 for inclusion.
Set policy that exam boards should give students notice of GCSE exam topics
I want the government to allow pupils to know what topics (not questions) will come up on GSCE exams for each subject to save them from stress and feeling like they cannot achieve the grade they want to achieve. If this happens it would allow students to focus on understanding rather than guessing.
Include more modern and diverse authors in the GCSE English curriculum
I want the Government to review the old existing texts and plays and to include some authors written by women and people who come from a diverse background. One report suggested 1% of GCSE students have studied a book written by an author of colour.
Provide funding for ingredients for food related GCSE subjects
I want the government to give specific funding to schools so that everybody's ingredients for a food related subject at GCSE are paid for.