In this episode, we discuss our present situation in which the A-Level exams have been cancelled, how biases may be introduced when awarding grades based on predicted grades. We further explore the history of the examination, the strengths and weaknesses of such a system, and the possibility for improvement.  Please leave some feedback! We tried a less structured discussion, as opposed to the more structured pilot episode, let us know if this was more pleasant to listen to.  

Sources: 

Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0141033576 

Article: Judgment under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases:  https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/767426.pdf  

Universities criticise grade inflation: (2010) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/7872573/Universities-criticise-exam-grade-inflation.html  History of exams:  http://higheredstrategy.com/a-brief-history-of-exams/  

Music:  Nocturne in B Flat Minor, Op. 9 No. 1: "A Madame Camille Pleyel" · François Chaplin  Chopin: Nocturnes  ℗ 2013 Zig-Zag Territoires ℗ Anima Eterna  Released on: 2010-03-01  Composer: Frédéric Chopin