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Originally Posted by Guinness
You guys really think that giving an 11 year old an IQ test to determine the quality of education they are given for the next 5-6 years is a good system??
Passed the 11+ myself, can't actually recall taking the actual exam that's how important it was to me, so it was pure luck I received a grammar school education which I promptly proceeded to waste until the day I left school and chucked my satchel in the canal.
Jaysay you are totally correct in that every child has different educational needs....such a pity that all kids are forced into an establishment that values academic achievement and stifles creativity and independent thought, that teaches by rote from a curriculum decided by civil servants and then to add insult to injury has an MP say that even though you studied hard in one of these academia you should go and stack shelves.
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Well to be honest Guinness, I'd never any intention of going to Grammar school because, I made my mind up when I was given a tool set for my 6th birthday what I wanted to be, when I was 21 I decided to have a change and applied for an office job at a building firm thought there was more security for my family, I lasted about 5 months, couldn't wait to dig the tools out again. Now you've no option but to got through the comprehensive system, was much better for all concerned when those with ability went to Grammar schools at least they weren't held back and were allowed to get better standard of education, followed by University. Today more and more people are going to University, for what, to work behind a bar