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Extra marks if your pet dies before an exam fair? |
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Written by MyPetFriends
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Tuesday, 15 April 2008 |
 Demands to change the system for awarding students with extra marks if they have suffered personal trauma are being called for this week. GCSE and A-level pupils in England are given 2% more marks if a pet dies or 5% if a parent dies close to an exam.
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The guidelines are set out by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), which represents England's three main exam authorities, including the AQA.
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People have argued that this panders to a culture that blames something else for everything and does not promote hard work and fairness.
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As pet owners you would clearly be devastated at the loss of a pet – but if you were taking an exam do you feel you should get extra credit for the loss incurred? Log in, or register to share your comments with other pet friends.
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If you have lost your pet, find a service to help you in the My Pet Friends pet directory listings.
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