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More children make the grade in 'vintage year' for exam passes - Scotsman.com News
PUPILS across Scotland will enjoy a "vintage year" for exam results with an increase in pass rates for both Standard Grade and Higher exams announced today.
Pass rates for Highers and Intermediate 2 exams have shown a significant increase, as thousands of students prepare to receive their results this morning.
The overall pass rate for Highers jumped to 73.4 per cent, compared to 71.7 per cent last year...Figures from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) showed that the overall pass rate for Standard Grades had risen from 97.6 per cent in 2007 to 98 per cent this year.
Congratulations to all of the children who have worked hard and what a shame their hard work is devalued because no one believes that the exam system is fair - not even the teachers.