I totally agree. As a teacher, I think we should be looking at the results in a different way. Obviously the rise in passes means teaching and learning is improving and students are working harder to earn their grades.

I took the opportunity to look at the number of students who reached c or above in their maths exams; it stood at just under 50%. How can we contemplate exams are getting easier when we are failing half of the students in our schools.

We need to look at a different way of grading. I have been fortunate to listen to Mike Tomlinson and his views on a diploma system. The new system would mean that every child would work towards a minimum standard in maths and English. Those who wish to continue with more academic subjects can do so, as well as studying maths and English to a higher standard. Whilst those less academically minded will still works towards the minimum standard in Maths and English and can study practical subjects.

This, I believe, will have a positive effect on school discipline as students will more interested in the subjects they choose.
Neil Woollcott | Email | Homepage | 08.25.05 - 9:51 pm | #

I completly agree. Having just got my A-level results, I know this system needs an overhaul.
James | Email | Homepage | 09.06.05 - 1:24 pm | #

If getting as little as 16% gets you a pass and 47%, an A grade, there has got to be something wrong. The first thing to do would be to fire Ruth Kelly and then to tell Blair that his City Acadamies are not working.
Clive | Email | Homepage | 09.12.05 - 4:07 pm | #