Exam Reform

Julian Lewis Excerpts
Monday 17th September 2012

(11 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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Mr Speaker, I have nothing to add to your excellent judgment from the Chair.

Julian Lewis Portrait Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East) (Con)
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Does my right hon. Friend accept that the publication of grades rather than of actual examination marks makes examination results easier to massage and manipulate? Will he therefore consider the publication of actual marks in any future new examination results?

Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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My hon. Friend makes a very good point. One of the things we want to encourage in the consultation is thoughtful reflection on how we can properly record the level of achievement that each student has secured. His point is a very valuable contribution to the debate.