The Independent Assessment Commission (IAC) has reiterated its calls for fundamental reform after a new poll showed the impact of the high-stakes nature of England’s exam system on pupils and teachers.
The IAC-commissioned survey featured more than 1,000 18 to 22-year-olds and more than 1,200 teachers and found a clear majority favoured reform of secondary assessment.
The survey found that 49% of teachers and 40% of students believe the current exam system has a negative impact on student mental health.
Meanwhile, 43% of the teachers believe their mental health is affected negatively by the current exam system.
Shifting to a mixed mode of assessment combining coursework-based assessment alongside some exams would be welcomed by a majority of teachers (68%) and young people (51%). Furthermore, 72% of teachers and 63% of young people felt mixed mode assessments would be fairer.
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