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May 11, 2005

Exam boost for pupils if pet dies

I read a horrific thing over at Cronaca just now. I didn't believe it. I clicked. Unless someone has hacked the BBC, it's true -- here's their story: Exam boost for pupils if pet dies
GCSE and A-level pupils in England are given 5% more if a parent dies close to exam day or 4% for a distant relative. They get 2% more if a pet dies or 1% if they get a headache. Critics say the system panders to an "excuse for everything" attitude.

Posted by CrankyProfessor at May 11, 2005 1:10 PM