University Was Supposed To Be My Escape. The A-Level Algorithm Could Rob Me Of That

Video Credit: HuffPost UK STUDIO
Published on August 12, 2020 - Duration: 02:33s

University Was Supposed To Be My Escape. The A-Level Algorithm Could Rob Me Of That

Students from disadvantaged schools are worried their A-level results will be lowered by a computer.

Schools cancelled exams when the country went into lockdown between March and July.

Now, an algorithm used by regulator Ofqual will be used to award grades which considers a school's past performance when determining a pupil's grade.

Here we speak to Rhianna Prewett who says that this puts her and other students from underprivileged backgrounds at a disadvantage.


You are here

Related videos from verified sources

A-level results: Head fears for mental health of downgraded students 01:07
Video credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on August 17, 2020 

Students protest in London over downgraded A-level results 01:41
Video credit: ODN - Published on August 16, 2020 

You might like