Are exam re-marks worth the effort?

Find out in Tes magazine – out 17 August

Open in browser Hello zimplysimple Exam re-marks (or 'Reviews of Results' to be official!). To do, or not to do. That is the question. With students’ grades on the line, the decision to send an exam paper back for review is not one to be taken lightly. Marks can go down, as well as up. And there's the time and money it takes. In this week's issue of Tes magazine, writer Elliot Douglas asks: are re-marks really worth the effort? Find out in the 17 August issue of Tes magazine. Simply subscribe by Monday 13 August to get your copy delivered to your door. subscribe now Also in next week's issue: Tes Talks to... Anne Fernald: The Stanford University psychologist explains how the importance of vocabulary has been oversimplified and why context is crucial. A teacher's hunt for evidence on...whether motivation really matters. Have we got motivation all wrong in our schools? Alex Quigley examines the research to find out. Why we need an alternative to exclusions. Fixed-term exclusions present challenges around safeguarding and put vulnerable students at risk. But there are alternatives, argues Simon Pearse. Too many leaders, not enough leadership? Leadership is about who we are, not how big our office or salary is, says middle leader Christian Pountain. The Tes Guide to Your First Year In Teaching Featuring all anyone needs to know for their first 12 months in the job. Don't miss out – pre-order now for the special price of just £7.50. The Tes Guide is packed with useful articles, great tips and how-to's, research and advice – specifically to help teachers who are just starting out. Including: • How to overcome common problems • Remembering 30 names in 5 minutes • Effective ways of planning • A guide to dealing with parents • Building positive student relationships pre-order guide Too many emails? You can change your email preference settings anytime. This website and its content is subject to our Terms and Conditions. Tes Global Ltd is registered in England (Company No 02017289) with its registered office at 26 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4HQ.