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pendy · 30-06-2006, 16:37

If kids are smarter, why are 'A' levels being dumbed down (and they are, believe me). When I took my As, I had to do two three hour papers for each, and they were difficult. Now it seems to be mostly "course work".

Lack of maths skills and literacy skills are down to poor teaching - not always the fault of the teacher, as they have to spend a lot of time dealing with appalling kids. When I was a school governor we had to permanently exclude a 5 year old because of his violent behaviour. His mother said "I can't do anything with him". I thought if I had him for a fortnight, I certainly would do something with him - but it's going to get worse if you can't even slap a naughty child.

Smarter? - I don't know, but worse educated I certainly believe.

30-06-2006, 16:37	#7
pendy Resting in peace Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London/Oswaldtwistle Posts: 1,123 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 910	Re: Smarter??? If kids are smarter, why are 'A' levels being dumbed down (and they are, believe me). When I took my As, I had to do two three hour papers for each, and they were difficult. Now it seems to be mostly "course work". Lack of maths skills and literacy skills are down to poor teaching - not always the fault of the teacher, as they have to spend a lot of time dealing with appalling kids. When I was a school governor we had to permanently exclude a 5 year old because of his violent behaviour. His mother said "I can't do anything with him". I thought if I had him for a fortnight, I certainly would do something with him - but it's going to get worse if you can't even slap a naughty child. Smarter? - I don't know, but worse educated I certainly believe.