Petitions/Review GCSE balance of coursework and exams
StatusClosed
Opened6 May 2025
Closes6 Nov 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We urge the government to review GCSE assessment methods and advocate for a minimum of 30% coursework in all courses. We want the government to review curriculums in all subjects and look into the actual purpose of the course to determine how better to assess students.

We think traditional exams are archaic, create unnecessary stress and do not accurately reflect students' practical abilities. We advocate for a minimum of 30% coursework in all courses because we think this would reflect the true work ethic and ability of all students, especially those with anxiety who may struggle under unnecessary exam conditions. We also believe that the current curriculum is outdated and does not include enough practical work. We think subjects should be reviewed and should reflect the true purpose of the course.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Chris Curtis
1Chris Curtis MP
Milton Keynes North
27
Alex Mayer
2Alex Mayer MP
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
3
Freddie van Mierlo
3Freddie van Mierlo MP
Henley and Thame
3
Liam Conlon
4Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
2
Emily Darlington
5Emily Darlington MP
Milton Keynes Central
2
Olivia Bailey
6Olivia Bailey MP
Reading West and Mid Berkshire
2
Alex Baker
7Alex Baker MP
Aldershot
1
Alison McGovern
8Alison McGovern MP
Birkenhead
1
Ruth Cadbury
9Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
1
Peter Fortune
10Peter Fortune MP
Bromley and Biggin Hill
1
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