EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 58 MIN
Dennis Sherwood, Missing the Mark: Why So Many School Exam Grades are Wrong – and How to Get Results We Can Trust" (Canbury Press, 2022)
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"One in four grades may be wrong." "25% of exam grades are incorrect." "Grades are misleading and often wrong." In Missing the Mark: Why So Many School Exam Grades are Wrong – and How to Get Results We Can Trust (Canbury Press, 2022) Dennis Sherwood discusses the flaws in the UK exam system, highlighting how one in four grades may be wrong and the systemic issues that prevent accurate assessment. He explores the history, current challenges, and potential solutions to ensure trustworthy exam results. Missing the Mark by Dennis Sherwood Ofqual Official Website UK GCSE Exam System Overview Research on Exam Grading Accuracy (2015) Parliamentary Education Select Committee Reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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