Minister: exams continue as much as possible
Administering school and final exams in secondary schools should continue as much as possible. Education minister Slob therefore gives schools the space to hold exams. However, they must adhere to strict rules that have been coordinated with the RIVM.
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The minister will let you know today. Last Sunday, Slob announced during the press conference that he is busy looking for solutions for the exam classes.
Tight rules
Today he unfolds his plans in a letter. When the exam students are in the school to take their school exam, strict rules apply that the RIVM has drawn up. For example, only teachers and students may be present who have no health problems whatsoever. Otherwise they must stay at home. The distance between them in the school should also be 1,5 meters and students should be spread as much as possible throughout the school building in small groups.
The minister writes that participation in the educational and examination activities at school is not compulsory, but that pupils who are not troubled by anything can be expected to participate in the school exams. They can trust that the school adheres to the strict rules of the RIVM. Schools make separate agreements about this for teaching staff. The minister does emphasize that sick or vulnerable pupils should not come to school for fear of not obtaining their diploma. Schools give them the option to catch up on exams later.
Slob: Pupils without health problems can be expected to participate in the school exams
VMBO
The central written and practical exams for VMBOs start on March 30. These are pupils who follow basic VMBO, VMBO framework or the mixed learning path. Slob writes that these exams have a flexible date and can therefore be rescheduled. Schools will be given the opportunity to take the exams from March 30, as long as they adhere to the RIVM guidelines. The same applies to preparation for practical exams.
PTA and submission of figures
The ministry will also be lenient if there is a delay in providing grades for the school exams. Schools are given more time for this. However, all school exams must be completed before students can start their national exam. In addition, schools will be given the opportunity - with the approval of the MR - to adapt the program of assessment and closure (PTA) Read the guide of the VO Council with additional explanation about the adjustment of the PTA.by taking exams in a different format, as long as the final goals are achieved. Slob calls on mr'en to cooperate in this as much as possible.
When exam students have completed their school exams, the central final exam always follows. This year, these exams are scheduled for May 7th to May 25th and will continue for the time being. Slob writes that he will make a new assessment if it turns out that schools have to keep their doors closed longer. The minister will inform schools about this by 6 April at the latest.
This year, the central written final exams are between May 7 and May 25. This will continue for the time being.
Complicated
AObdirector Henrik de Moel thinks it is sensible that schools are given more time to provide school exam results and room for adjusting the PTA. “But”, says De Moel, “it still remains a complicated story to consolidate everything. Our members and also the students still have a lot of questions. The health of teaching staff and students is paramount. Given the number of sick colleagues and students and the strict rules of the RIVM, what is possible will differ per school.”
also look at our frequently asked questions. RIVM will later publish the guidelines for education. The national government has drawn up its own frequently asked questions about the exams. You can find it via this link. Read also the document of the VO council about adjusting PTAs with additional explanation.
