Why would they charge you money to see your paper and what you got wrong? They already have your marks and paper scanned, the paper was scanned so it could be marked digitally. They obviously have your mark since they score it. I don't need to see stupid feedback, all I just want to see is what question I didn't get full marks in. There already is a system to support this, it's how they mark the exams too. They could put it on students online and we could see the scanned copy of our test paper with something showing our marks for individual questions. Also what the fuck is there to hide anyway? the tests are literally published online
NESA (New South Wales Education Standards Authority) is a government organization, so it's not run for profit in the traditional sense. However, it does have funding and operational costs that it needs to cover, which can lead to fees for certain services.
Regarding the fee to view your exam paper and feedback, several reasons might explain this:
- Operational Costs: Scanning and maintaining secure online access to exam papers requires resources. The fees may help cover these costs.
- Privacy and Security: Protecting student information is a priority, and managing access to sensitive materials involves strict protocols.
- Administrative Processes: There are logistical challenges in providing access to papers, including verifying identities and managing requests.
- Feedback and Improvement: The feedback provided aims to help students understand their mistakes and improve in future assessments, though I understand this may not be what every student wants.
It can be frustrating when you just want specific information quickly and easily.
Many students share similar concerns about transparency and accessibility. Advocating for clearer and more accessible feedback processes is certainly valid!
If you feel strongly about it, you might consider reaching out to NESA or discussing it with your school to express your concerns.