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Most papers these days are scanned and added to electronic databases and the papers are downloaded by examiners at home in batches of 20 or so. Examiners are mostly teachers or retired teachers who are employed by the exam boards to mark papers.  \nIn August the Standards Committees meet and analyse the numerical marks awarded across the whole country and decide for each separate module where the grade boundary will fall for that subject for this season. The numerical marks for each paper, perhaps 3 for each subject are added up and the grades are then awarded for each student.  \nFor coursework units the process is that teachers mark the coursework at school. This is then internally moderated with other teachers and sometimes with other centres too to ensure the system has been followed accurately. The marks are then entered online and the exam boards request a sample of the work and they then double-check the marking too. At this point the mark can be adjusted.  \nOn Results Day we download the results and print a results statement for each student. They are given out early on Results Day so that students have as much time as possible to make decision on their next steps.  \nAchieving grades lower than expected  \nIf a grade is not as expected there are several options available.  \nFor those awaiting a university place there is a Priority Review of Marking which can be requested. The fee is approx. £40-60 for this service. Once the request is received an examiner looks through the original marking and checks it is in line with  \nthe markscheme. Only if an error is found will they actually re-do the marking to give a new mark. They are not aware of the overall grade awarded or how close it is to the grade boundary as they only see the mark not the overall grade.  \nIf there is time it is recommended that students order a copy of their script (their answers) to see first if there is an explanation for the disappointing mark.  \nWe never recommend a review of marking unless the candidate is near the upper grade boundary as marks can and do often go down.  \nThe grade boundaries for each subject can be located on the public exam board websites soon after results are published eg; [http://www.aqa.org.uk/exams](http://www.aqa.org.uk/exams)administration/results-days/grade-boundaries-and-ums/raw-mark-grade-boundarytables  \nParents and students often ask if it is worth trying for a Review of Marking. This depends on the circumstances. To give an indication of the success of marking reviews please note the following statistics.  \nIn 2017 of 55 reviews of marking requested these were the outcomes:  \n3 A level grades changed  \n7 GCSE grades changed  \nOfqual offer a guide after the event which shows the national statistics, such as this if you wish to read further.  \n[https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/enquiries-about-results-for-gcse-and-a](https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/enquiries-about-results-for-gcse-and-a)level-summer-2015-exam-series  \nThe overall figures for 2015 are as follow: Of 115,762 enquires submitted for AS and A level, 1.4% changed.  \nThe Examinations Officer and other senior staff are available throughout late August to help guide you through the various services on offer.  \nTwo important things to note:  \n􀁸 Only the student can make an enquiry and their written permission is essential  \n􀁸 Payment must be made before the enquiry can be requested  \nKey Dates are as follows for Results Summer 2018  \nA level results publication: GCSE results publication:  \n16th August 2018 23rd August 2018  \n8am-10am 9:30am  \nPriority 2 Review of Marking deadlin","cbCaiaE2tSHrDjcX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaE2tSHrDjcX","pdf",198645,"English","# Marking Process\n## How marks are awarded\n## Coursework marking and moderation\n# Results Day\n## Results statements and timing\n# Achieving Grades Lower Than Expected\n## Priority Review of Marking\n## Ordering scripts and review guidance\n## Grade boundaries resources\n# Key Dates and Enquiry Requirements\n## Deadlines for Results Summer 2018\n## Permission and payment requirements","[{\"question\":\"How are exam papers marked and when does this happen?\",\"answer\":\"Between June and August, exam papers and coursework modules are marked by examiners working remotely for the exam boards, with many papers scanned and added to electronic databases. Examiners download papers in batches, typically at home.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens in August to determine grade boundaries and final grades?\",\"answer\":\"In August, standards committees analyse numerical marks across the country and set the grade boundary for each subject for that season. The relevant paper marks are combined and then grades are awarded to students.\"},{\"question\":\"What options are available if a grade is lower than expected?\",\"answer\":\"Students may request a Priority Review of Marking (where only errors against the markscheme trigger re-marking), and if time allows, order a copy of the script to check for explanations. 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