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Dodgy data. In the UK/IE system GCSEs morphed between 1990 and 2010 with exams replaced by coursework - which is quicksand for ADHD types. This is a coursework
by safanycom 10y ago
Dodgy data.
In the UK/IE system GCSEs morphed between 1990 and 2010 with exams replaced by coursework - which is quicksand for ADHD types. This is a coursework cohort from 2007-2008.
Now and before 1990, GCSEs at 16yo are memory tests in an exam hall almost designed for hyperfocus. It is relatively easier for a ADHDer to "wing it".
What would be more interesting, is to see how many fell down on mainly course-work assessment versus mainly exam assessment. Also, comparison between 16yo GCSE results and 18yo A level results.
[Disclaimer: ADHD PhD who failed A Levels]