Pass rate falls as Scottish pupils get exam results

The pass rate for exams in Scotland has fallen - but remains higher than before the Covid pandemic.

It said the figure for National 5 passes now stood at 15.6% - the widest gap since 2019 - and that the gap for Higher passes had widened for the third year in a row.Scottish Conservatives MSP Liam Kerr said this should be "a source of shame" for ministers. SQA chief executive Fiona Robertson said this year was still not a return to normal for learners and educators.

The results have been sent out by first class post but many students will have opted to receive their grades by electronic means.will receive their results by text or email. An appeal can be prioritised if you have a conditional place at university or college, or are in training or employment that depends on your grade.Where can I get advice if I don't get the grades I need?The SQA's Candidate Advice line will open at 08:00 on results day and will stay open until 18:00.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

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