AS-level Examinations (Hansard, 30 October 2001)

§ Baroness Blatch
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What modifications have been made to AS-level courses and examinations for the current year. [HL926]

§ Baroness Ashton of Upholland
On 12 September, the Secretary of State announced changes which will reduce the burden of assessment on candidates taking their AS examinations next year. These are standardisation in length of some examination papers, with most lasting one hour; many AS examinations will be available in a single half-day session of up to three hours; and reduction of examination timetable clashes, thus easing the administration of examinations in schools and colleges.

Baroness Match
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What advice has been given to schools and to students who will be taking AS-levels in the current year. [HL927]

§ Baroness Ashton of Upholland
On 12 September, the Joint Council for General Qualifications (JCGQ) published detailed guidance of the changes to AS-level examinations. This has been sent to schools and colleges.
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The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) has also published detailed guidance Managing Curriculum 2000 for 16–19 students, for schools and colleges and Review of Curriculum 2000, for students and parents. Both are available on QCA's website.