Coronavirus: GCSE and A-Level exams plan released as schools close
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dailystar.co.ukGCSE and A-level students will be given grades based on teacher assessments, after exams were cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Government said it is aiming for the calculated grades - which will also take into account their previous achievements - to be awarded to pupils in England by the end of July.
Making the announcement on Friday, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said these are "extraordinary times" and that exam boards would be working closely with teachers to implement the new approach.
Students will also have the option to sit an exam early in the next academic year - which starts in September - if they want to, can appeal if they are not satisfied that their calculated grade reflects their performance, and can
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