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Downgraded Island students 'failed by UK exam board'

Education Minister, Dr Alex Allinson

Education minister blames misuse of data for downgraded results

The Island’s secondary school students have been hit by downgraded exam results, and the exam board is to blame.

 

That’s according to Education Minister Dr Alex Allinson who says he’s had to deal with a high number of concerned parents, who say their children have received unfair marks.

 

It’s said to be down to the exam board’s misuse of historical, statistical data.

 

And Dr Allinson says it’s having a significant impact:

 

 

The education minister is due to appear live on the Mannin Line with Andy Wint from 12pm.

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