Making the Grade

Synopsis

Annually, one million pupils sit GCSE and ‘A’ levels exams. And each year the pass rate appears to improve - in both grades and numbers. This video establishes a direct link between low standards and the market driven exam system. The findings are confirmed by a study showing dramatically improved results in a Comprehensive, Grammar, and Independent school when pupils sat for a less challenging exam board. Also an unprecedented national test involving 400 students taking, the same day, two Maths GCSE papers from different boards. Less demanding standards require less rigorous teaching and fewer resources. But at an all too real and evident cost to society.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

1990s (?)

Subjects

Education

Keywords

examination processing; examinations; schools

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0 PAL

Price

£16.95

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

40 minutes

Year

2014

Distributor

Name

HopeLine Videos

Phone

020 8788 2718

Fax

020 8785 6345

Address

PO Box 515
London
SW15 6LQ

Notes

Contact: Richard Nathanson