Galician Students Revolt Against "Impossible" Biology Exam

Galician Students Protest "Impossible" Biology Exam in PAU University Entrance Exams Galicia, Spain – Students across Galicia are protesting the difficulty of the Biology exam in the recent PAU (university entrance) exams. The exam, described by many students and teachers as excessively difficult and beyond the scope of the curriculum, has sparked outrage and calls for a review. The controversy centers around questions deemed "impossible" and "unclear," leading to widespread complaints on social media and expectations of numerous appeals. "It was a really complicated exam compared to the level we had in second-year Baccalaureate," said one student interviewed in the video. Another student added, "There were questions that I felt were completely outside the biology curriculum." A teacher interviewed expressed similar sentiments, stating that some questions lacked clarity and were overly complex for the level of the exam. The controversy highlights concerns about the fairness and appropriateness of the exam. The significant student reaction and teacher support indicate a need for a thorough review of the exam's design and content to ensure future exams are aligned with the curriculum and appropriately challenging for students.