Ofqual Monitors Pearson Edexcel A-Level Maths Marking After 20,000 Petition
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 5
Ofqual Monitors Pearson Edexcel A-Level Maths Marking After 20,000 Petition
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 5
Summary
More than 20,000 people signed a petition urging a review of Wednesday's Pearson Edexcel A-level maths Paper 1, saying it was markedly harder than past exams.
Ofqual said it is closely monitoring the paper's marking after students reported being overwhelmed by questions demanding multiple layers of reasoning and extended algebraic manipulation.
Students and parents said many strong candidates could not finish substantial sections within the allotted time, raising fears that university offers could be put at risk.
Pearson said grade boundaries would be adjusted if the paper is judged tougher than previous years, using statistical evidence and expert judgment to keep results comparable.