Scrapping Oxford’s ‘traditional’ exams won’t make things fairer
Spectator (UK)JAN 27
The current UK assessment models may not work fairly for all students, as some consistently attain lower grades than peers with similar prior academic performance. Universities should have the flexibility to trial and evaluate new assessment methods to ensure fair opportunities for all students while maintaining academic rigor.
This approach represents a patronizing dumbing down of university education that undermines academic integrity. Scrapping traditional examinations makes no sense as they provide a rigorous and fair assessment of student capabilities, and students from all backgrounds can excel in demanding educational environments.