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Diary of an NQT: The mocks are taking over

The pile of mocks to mark is looming large, but our NQT diarist is determined that these exams will play a vital role in informing her teaching this term

A new term is in full swing, and just as I have managed to reduce my to-do list to a number of tasks that seems fairly manageable, I am presented with a hugely unappealing pile of mock exams to mark!

I am in the process of mentally preparing myself for what seems the equivalent of running a marathon. Collectively, I have 100 pieces to assess and feedback on. The thought alone is eye-watering.

I have had to rearrange my priorities massively due to the timings of our mock exams. Our students will experience a mock “results day”, which means I am working to a strict schedule, both for providing feedback and for moderating within the department.

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