The new proposal will see exams being ditched for 15 and 16 year-olds across Scotland
A review of the assessment process is suggesting the removal of the intense exam programme which sees pupils achieve National 5 qualifications at the end of fourth year.
The current exam system has been in place since O-levels were introduced across the UK in 1951, meaning the controversial plan to reboot the structure is bound to cause divided opinion. As well, this increases the risk for teens to cheat by using sophisticated artificial intelligence to write their essays - causing concern as teachers won't be able to detect this.
Corbett also discussed the "Scottish diploma" idea, highlighting that not all pupils can afford extra-curricular activities. For instance, working towards the Duke of Edinburgh award or attending Guides or Scouts are a activities often pursued by middle-class households.
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