#EdexcelMaths: can you answer this GCSE question?
GCSE students complaining about exams is nothing new – but a maths question about sweets has prompted students to vent their anger on Twitter.
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The exam saw students tackling the question above about a girl called Hannah taking an orange sweet from a bag at random.
Pupils took to Twitter after the exam to complain that the question was too difficult, saying it was harder than the past papers they had been revising with.
Edexcel’s owner Pearson said it aimed to “test the full range” of abilities, but it said it would ensure students were “treated fairly” when the papers are marked.
How did n-90=0 related to Hannah and her sweets??? #EdexcelMaths
— Ethan (@EthanTown) June 4, 2015
Why would Hannah choose orange and yellow sweets. They are the worst tasting ones. At least red and purple come on love. #EdexcelMaths
— Joe Reeves (@joseph_reeves_) June 4, 2015
as soon as i saw the second half of that exam #EdexcelMaths pic.twitter.com/22EZknws9i
— mahnur (@accidentully) June 4, 2015
This was literally me when Hannah’s stupid sweet question came up #EdexcelMaths pic.twitter.com/E7gS5x8rr8
— Aneesha (@LaLaLaAneeshaaa) June 4, 2015
At least Mary had enough money to buy tiles for her conservatory, can’t say the same about my future. #EdexcelMaths
— Zara McGuirë (@ZarsHun) June 4, 2015
Didn’t realise the size of Jane’s new cheese would ever have an impact on my life #gcsemaths #EdexcelMaths
— Findlerrr (@shanefindlerr) June 4, 2015
A Pearson spokesperson said: “Our exam papers are designed by an experienced team of expert teachers with a deep understanding of the subject matter.
“They make sure our papers are set at the appropriate level to test the full range of students’ abilities.
“In the event that any one paper turns out to be more or indeed less challenging than usual, our marking and grading process always ensures students are awarded the grades they deserve.
GCSE pupils should however spare a thought for fellow students in China – who are sitting the Gaokao. The test lasts for two days and is dubbed the “the world’s toughest exam”.