By Gavin Mackintosh-
Regulator Ofqual has launched an investigation into a complaint by a student who claims that exam board OCR misplaced one of his papers, resulting in the loss of his conditional offer to study mathematics at Oxford University.
The case of Jack Graham, (IMAGE)an 18-year-old math prodigy from Bracknell, has garnered significant attention and has raised questions about the handling of examination papers by OCR.
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Last week, The Eye Of Media reported alongside a number of UK media publications how Jack Graham’s ambitions to study maths at Oxford University were dashed after the OCR allegedly lost one of his A-Level math papers, leading to a downgrade from an A* to an A.
The student said that dedicated years of hard work to achieving his dream of studying at Lincoln College, Oxford, and the news of the lost paper left him in disbelief.
Ofqual today revealed to The Eye Of Media.Com that it has initiated an investigation into the complaints regarding the misplacement of exam papers by OCR.
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The investigation aims to determine the extent of such complaints and evaluate the processes and safeguards in place to prevent such incidents from occurring.
Ofqual will collect information related to Jack Graham’s case, including communication between him and OCR, the examination process, and any evidence related to the lost paper.
The regulator will also likely interview Jack Graham, OCR representatives, and any other relevant individuals to gather firsthand accounts and insights into the incident.
The investigation is also expected to assess the examination board’s protocols for handling papers, tracking and storing them securely, and managing any issues that may arise during the examination process.
The regulator has also been asked to investigate whether there have been other complaints of a similar nature involving OCR or other exam boards to determine if this incident is an isolated case or part of a broader problem.
As the investigation unfolds, the focus will be on ensuring fairness, accountability, and the integrity of the examination process.
A representative of the OCR stated that its handling of the matter was fair, but the investigation by the regulator is expected to shine light on exactly what went wrong in those circumstances, and how such a repetition can be avoided in future.
Graham is now set to attend Warwick University to study Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics, and Economics (MORSE). He continues to tutor students through his Bracknell-based tutoring business, showing resilience in the face of adversity.
Image: ANDY GRAHAM/ SWNS
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