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flag Scotland’s first minister denies recalling specific questions about the flawed pandemic exam grading system that downgraded 125,000 student results.

flag First Minister John Swinney said he does not recall asking specific questions about Scotland’s flawed pandemic exam grading system, which downgraded 125,000 student results by combining teacher estimates with historical school performance. flag Though he acknowledged general dialogue with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), he defended the process as an independent, "arms-length" approach where the SQA applied professional judgment to ensure fairness. flag After public backlash, the government reversed course and accepted teacher assessments. flag Swinney denied being a passive observer, emphasized trust in the SQA’s mandate, and acknowledged students’ distress over outcomes shaped by statistical models. flag His testimony came during a public inquiry into the controversy.

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