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The U.K. has made a U-turn over its exam grades
for students hoping to attend university. The government used a
algorithm to determine the grades of students who did not take
due to COVID-19. The
failed and gave students grades that were
than those predicted by teachers. About 40 per cent were downgraded. Most
students live in poorer
. Many of
did not get into university as a result,
not taking an exam. Grades for many
students in private schools were higher than predicted.
