Submitted on Monday 20th October 2025
Rejected on Monday 24th November 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Make English Literature GCSEs open-book
English Literature GCSEs are meant to give children the analytical skills they need for the future. The current predictable structure of exam questions and exams being closed-book means students just learn useful quotations for the sake of it and their accompanying explanations, making it nullified.
The government should make English Literature GCSEs open book because it encourages deeper analysis rather than memorising quotes. It reduces stress, supports students with weaker memories, and reflects real-life skills where people refer to texts. Open book exams also create a fairer system and allow teachers to focus on understanding and interpretation, not just revision. This would make the subject more accessible and meaningful for all students.
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