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Exam papers had answers on back | Exam papers had answers on back |
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Pupils sitting their GCSE music exams could face having to do a retake after papers were discovered with the answers on the back. | Pupils sitting their GCSE music exams could face having to do a retake after papers were discovered with the answers on the back. |
The paper apparently featured a list of composers on it, which related to the answers to questions written on the other side. | The paper apparently featured a list of composers on it, which related to the answers to questions written on the other side. |
Examination board Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR) has said pupils will not be disadvantaged by the error. | Examination board Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR) has said pupils will not be disadvantaged by the error. |
The problem came to light at schools in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. | The problem came to light at schools in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. |
Some pupils apparently noticed the errors while others did not. | Some pupils apparently noticed the errors while others did not. |
In a statement OCR said: "OCR regrets that a printing error may have affected a small number of marks on the GCSE Music question paper. | |
"We are putting procedures in place to identify the effect, if any, this had on candidates and to make allowances accordingly to ensure that no candidate is disadvantaged." |