Childrens’
performances in English and maths, at
the age of 11 will, in future, be compared on a national basis, said Nick
Clegg. The assessments will be based on the results of yet another
exam which is to be introduced, and will allow children to be classified as high, low or average performers.
More opportunities for “teaching
to the exam” and distorted league tables. It brings to mind the old country saying
“You don’t fatten a pig by keep weighing it!”Wednesday 17 July 2013
A TESTING TIME
Childrens’
performances in English and maths, at
the age of 11 will, in future, be compared on a national basis, said Nick
Clegg. The assessments will be based on the results of yet another
exam which is to be introduced, and will allow children to be classified as high, low or average performers.
More opportunities for “teaching
to the exam” and distorted league tables. It brings to mind the old country saying
“You don’t fatten a pig by keep weighing it!”
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