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#NOWRONGPATH

Tens of thousands of pupils found out their grades as the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) published exam results on Tuesday. People are using the hashtag #Nowrongpath to tell stories of what happened next when they left school.

@jenmskipper said: “I never got the #examresults I expected and was always disappointed. But it’s never stopped me from going to university, teaching English in Japan, doing a Masters in Journalism and I just got a new job yesterday.”

@Kevinscottht wrote: “I really, really needed my Higher technical drawing to get into the uni course I wanted to do. Failed it miserably. Along with Higher maths. Went in a different direction and it’s been absolutely marvellous so far.”

@Jameskellylab tweeted: “It’s important to show that there is #Nowrongpath to achieve your goals. The route I took to become an MSP confirms that. I wish the best of luck to everyone waiting on results today.”

@Glasgowcathcart posted: “Left school at 15. Took many different jobs before I settled. Each life is different.”

@Femi_sorry added: “I applied to study Eng lit. Got rejected by all 5 unis. So I applied for Law w/ French. Spent a year working in a pub, law firm and Belgian primary school. And now I’m on TV. Whatever your exam results, take a deep breath and figure out your next step.”

#PRIMARYONETESTING

John Swinney has defended controversial assessments for Primary One pupils, claiming the tests should be “fun and enjoyable” experiences rather than stressful.

@Alisonsweeney responded to the Education Secretary’s comments, asking: “Do any of these people actually have children?”

@Jacquelinegrossart wrote: “My view is that it’s a data collection exercise, rather than a considered policy implemented in the interests of these children.”

@Loisquinn said: “Testing is fun and enjoyable? This underrates the intelligence of our primary one children who feel the comparison with their peers even without testing. Surely teachers can assess the attainment of their pupils to assist with learning.”

@katpenker added: “[Swinney] is not a teacher. Not best placed to have an ‘expert opinion’ on the subject.”