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J77
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Just heard on the radio that the schools inspector OFSTED has criticised UK maths teachers for teaching kids how to pass exams, ie. not teaching them the basic theory behind the maths they're doing.
This is a major problem in education these days, especially in exam based subjects. Kids are learning how to remember specific methods for specific exam questions, without getting a general feel for the subject.
We need to get rid of this exam culture - kids are even SAT tested in primary schools now when they should be enjoying themselves.
This observation from an independent body can only be a good thing.
Mr Blair: Education shouldn't be about league tables! Education shouldn't be about which school, or which candidate is the best!
bbc link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/4987110.stm
This is a major problem in education these days, especially in exam based subjects. Kids are learning how to remember specific methods for specific exam questions, without getting a general feel for the subject.
We need to get rid of this exam culture - kids are even SAT tested in primary schools now when they should be enjoying themselves.
This observation from an independent body can only be a good thing.
Mr Blair: Education shouldn't be about league tables! Education shouldn't be about which school, or which candidate is the best!
bbc link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/4987110.stm