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The first point at which grades become important is the GCSE at 16 - perhaps they might start playing the game at 14/15 when choosing their options, but I don't
by timthorn 12y ago
The first point at which grades become important is the GCSE at 16 - perhaps they might start playing the game at 14/15 when choosing their options, but I don't this being the case all their life.
- keithpeter 12y agoSATs start at 11 in Maths, English and a sampling Science test. Teacher assessment on entry to primary school and informal assessment against NC at 7.
- timthorn 12y agoAll of which are effectively meaningless for the pupils, only possible consequence might be the set they're given when they first enter secondary school - which should be readjusted very quickly if incorrectly assigned.
- keithpeter 12y agoEr - not meaningless to their parents at all. Big stress area (I work in adult education). Those feelings will obviously be picked up by child.
- MarcScott 12y agoI have students who are excellent at both Computer Science and Systems & Control, who are not opting for the subjects at GCSE. Many have stated that they have chosen a softer subject to study that will give them some respite from study. With most students being forced to study 3 Sciences, Maths, English Language, English Literature, a Foreign Language and a Humanities subject, there is little wonder that they want at least one subject, from their optional choices, that they deem easy, if not particularly worth while.