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Subject: Re: GCSE exam changes


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Graham
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Date Posted: 05:34:50 10/21/12 Sun
In reply to: Mel Jones 's message, "GCSE exam changes" on 12:23:53 09/21/12 Fri

Fully agree with above comments. I guess I keep having to remind myself that these qualifications have little to do with learning or achievement. They measure a discreet set of skills which, in theory, society value. We have a rediculous situation at present where students are pressured, cajoled and overwhelmingly 'helped' to attain the magic grade 'C'in order to fulfill school league tables. Where is the real learning in this? It should be possible to nurture and enable students of all abilities and levels to achieve fulfillment in lots of diverse areas.

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