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the writing is at EXS only because she writes more and runs out of time to finish her test, as per what her teacher said to us and not because she is unable to write. she is very creative in her writing.
My guess would be that EXS was the main problem at review, even though they haven't specifically said so.
Pupils are expected to cope with the fast pace at grammar school.
The reasons they give for turning down a review can be rather woolly ("
The academic evidence presented is in line with the test profile"), and it is far from clear exactly what criteria were being used.
See D4 (vii):
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=57343 Quote:
The Panel noted did not meet two elements of the STTS.
I think what they mean is - if you look at the age standardised scores, two of the marks were below 121.
(You could look at the weighted scores, but you would then have to adjust 121 accordingly.)
I do not find this a convincing argument because there is no requirement to achieve a pass in each element of the test.
If grammar school heads wanted a minimum score in each element of the transfer test, it was open to them to make it a requirement for qualification.
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with regards to the extenuating circumstances , they agreed that 2 of the reasons partially explained the shortfall, but the other 2 circumstances did not explain the shortfall.
See D4 (v):
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=57343As far as your appeal form is concerned, I would suggest:
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"We don't think the review process was 'fair, consistent & objective', because of the lack of criteria used in assessing academic evidence. We would also question how 'exceptional circumstances' were defined so as to enable the SRP to make consistent judgements.
There may be further points we shall wish to raise at the hearing, but we have not yet had sight of the Admission Authority's case for FCO.
Moreover, we would respectfully point out that para. 3.13b of the Appeals Code puts the onus on the admission authority to prove its case for 'fair, consistent & objective', not on parents to disprove it."
This would be quite sufficient for the present. You could raise more detailed questions at the hearing.