Frank,
I too have noticed a marked difference in the demeanour of the year 12
candidates, who are definitely more jumpy and less composed. This is not
surprising as we have known for a long time that students mature
considerably during their final year. Last minute revision has been a
necessity since we have barely had time to complete the units in time for
the exams.
I am concerned that the exam load of Year 12 is far too heavy. AS
examinations are now effectively 3 hours long and in my school it has not
been uncommon for students to sit 4 and, in one case, 5 AS exams in one day
(he did refuse the offer of overnight accommodation with a member of staff).
My other major concern is that many Year 12 students are going to be "burnt
out" at the end of this year and will not have the reserves for the push to
A2 next year. I look forward to the results of Estelle Morris's review of
Curriculum 2000 with bated breath!
Glenda Miller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank M. Powell" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 9:23 AM
Subject: AS
> Just wondering if I alone am finding pupils doing AS are doing much
> more last minute revision than was the case with Year 13 A Level
> candidates.
>
> I also get the impression they are a lot more jumpy and less composed
> when they come in for exams.
>
> The days when the confident pupil could put down notes and relax at
> least one if not two days before the exam seem to be gone.
>
> Frank
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