Use of Grammarly in Year 12 English exams advantages some students, says senior teacher

South Australian regulatory board considering whether it should continue to allow access to the writing assistance program

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Using an online writing assistant in Year 12 English exams effectively" advantages some students, a senior teacher says, as the South Australian regulatory board considers whether it should continue to allow access to the Grammarly program.

SA students have access to Grammarly, which promises to help users write more clearly and avoid mistakes - but authorities say it is not giving students who use it an advantage.

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