"No. Young people should be tested on their ability to perform in all areas of academia and not just one hour of exams." - Phillipe, 17, Nottingham
"In some circumstances yes, but it depends on the topic." - David, 18, Liverpool
"No, it's not fair because kids work all year and are assessed on the performance of one day." - Oliver, 17, Southport
"I think it is fair. I thought we had enough time to finish the papers, so yeah, we were examined fairly." - Ali, 15, Coventry
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