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Resultados dos exames: prever o pior, esperar o melhor

The article discusses concerns over the grading process of national school exams in Portugal, which were conducted entirely online for the first time, involving 300,000 tests. Teachers have reported difficulties in grading due to not receiving exam items and uncertainty about being called upon for the task, particularly for Mathematics exams held on June 23. The Education Minister, Fernando Alexandre, denied reports of systemic issues, stating there were no logistical problems in distributing or digitizing exams, though he acknowledged isolated cases. He attributed any errors to individual schools' directors rather than the system itself. However, the National Association of School Directors rejected responsibility, claiming schools followed all procedures set by the National Examination Board (JNE), and pointed to technological and organizational issues within the responsible entity. Parents and students now face uncertainty about whether results will be published on July 14 as promised, and if delays might affect the second phase of exams starting July 16, potentially impacting student and teacher holidays and university application deadlines.