Shock and anger as A-level algorithm strips pupils of their grades
August 13, 2020
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2:44Now PlayingShock and anger as A-level algorithm strips pupils of their grades
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as posted by the channelLeyton Sixth Form College has had 47% of students A-levels downgraded from predicted grades, leaving many disappointed.
Private schools seem to have benefited most from this year's A-levels results change, fuelling claims the system is disadvantaging pupils from poorer backgrounds.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson dismissed the accusations, saying the marks are 'robust' and 'dependable'.
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