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2. Structural and socio-psychological influences on adolescents' educational aspirations and subsequent academic achievement.
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Rothon, Catherine, Arephin, Muna, Klineberg, Emily, Cattell, Vicky, and Stansfeld, Stephen
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STUDENT aspirations ,ACADEMIC achievement ,GENERAL Certificate of Secondary Education ,ETHNIC groups ,SECONDARY education ,RACIAL differences ,PSYCHOLOGICAL distress - Abstract
Previous literature indicates that educational aspirations are an important predictor of achievement at school and beyond. This paper examines the factors that are associated with high educational aspirations. It also looks at the relationship between aspirations and achievement at the General Certificate of Secondary Education in a deprived area of London. The results show that educational aspirations are associated with individual characteristics. Girls were more likely than boys to express a wish to remain in education beyond the age of 16. For the most academic route post-16, there were substantial ethnic differences, with minority ethnic groups generally being more likely to state a desire to follow this path. Students who were eligible for free school meals tended to have lower aspirations. Socio-psychological variables were also shown to be of importance, particularly self-esteem and psychological distress. Importantly, educational aspirations had a strong association with actual achievement at age 16, remaining associated even after controlling for a number of other variables, including prior achievement. These findings are discussed in light of previous research and potential intervention strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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3. 'Severe grading' of MFL in GCSE examinations.
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FOREIGN language education ,GENERAL Certificate of Secondary Education ,HIGH school exams ,TESTING - Abstract
The article addresses the concern of Association for Language Learning (ALL) members on the severe grading of languages examinations at General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in comparison with other subjects. Helen Myers, member of executive and chair of ALL London, commissioned a detailed paper giving statistical evidence that GSCE grades for languages were overall lower than other subjects.
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- 2006
4. The Achievement of Spanish Speaking Students in Secondary Schools in England.
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Demie, Feyisa
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SPANISH-speaking students ,SECONDARY school students ,GENERAL Certificate of Secondary Education ,STUDENT mobility ,ACHIEVEMENT ,SPANISH language - Abstract
This research aims to examine Spanish-speaking students' attainment to improve our knowledge about students at the end of secondary school in England. The sample consisted of students who completed the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in inner London Local Authority. The findings of the analysis of GCSE results by language spoken at home suggest that, overall, students who speak Spanish language do less well than other groups, and their low attainment is a key concern for policymakers and teachers. However, while this is true overall, there were wide differences in performance when broken down into European speakers and Latin American speakers. The empirical evidence suggest that European Spanish speakers do better that Latin American Spanish speakers. A number of factors were identified in the underachievement of Spanish students, including the language barrier, poverty, and pupil mobility rate. Policy implications for data collection and further research are discussed in the final section. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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5. Weekly Bulletin.
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CHILD services ,EDUCATION ,GENERAL Certificate of Secondary Education ,TARIFF ,HIGHER education - Abstract
The article offers information on education, training, and children's services activities in Whitehall and Westminster in London, England from January 1-9, 2015. Topics include government consultations on General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) reform and guidance for the 2015-16 education and training tariffs, the Whole of Government Accounts 2012-13 report, and debates at the House of Commons on topics like higher education and at the House of Lords on Children's privacy.
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- 2015
6. Stolen exams: cheats warned.
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Lucas, Stephen
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THEFT , *A-level examinations , *GENERAL Certificate of Secondary Education - Abstract
Reports that public school examination papers in Great Britain were switched after a batch of A-level and General Certificate of Secondary Education papers from all three examining bodies were stolen from a school in London, England. Stealing of chemistry and maths test papers; Investigations on the theft; Statements by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.
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- 2004
7. Math exam to be 'more accessible'.
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Mansell, Warwick
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GENERAL Certificate of Secondary Education , *MATHEMATICS examinations, questions, etc. , *MATHEMATICS , *CURRICULUM , *SCHOOL children - Abstract
Reports that the popular GCSE examinations in which pupils only needed to score half marks to achieve and A grade is to be made easier on 2005 to make the test more accessible in London, England. Argument of the Edexcel board, which offered mathematics examinations, on the wordings of questions that made the papers harder; Reaction of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority in making the examinations easier; Comment of an Edexcel spokesman regarding the move to make the examinations easier for 2005.
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- 2004
8. 'Liminal learners' in a global city.
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Vincent, Katharine
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SECONDARY schools ,HIGHER education ,GENERAL Certificate of Secondary Education ,LIMINALITY ,CURRICULUM planning - Abstract
Young British Bangladeshi women are often perceived as a marginalised, vulnerable group unlikely to succeed within the UK education system. Although achievement at GCSE level has improved significantly in recent years, female British Bangladeshis continue to be identified as an under-performing group at A-level1 and in higher education (Dale, 2002; Hussain, 2005). This article examines the educational experiences of a group of young British Bangladeshi women at one east London secondary school, exploring their perceptions of educational success and their aspirations for the future. Through a narrative, case-study approach, and drawing on a range of theoretical perspectives, the research seeks to challenge commonly held perceptions of a group of young women whose voices are often absent from academic and policy discourse. Using the concept of 'liminality'2 (Turner, 1969) as a way to conceptualise the location of young British Bangladeshi women within the education system, the article argues that we need to re-visit the widening participation3 (WP) agenda, in the light of the real, lived experiences of young people from second-and third-generation migrant communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
9. London's pupils beat national rate for GCSE improvement.
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GENERAL Certificate of Secondary Education ,ACADEMIC achievement ,GOVERNMENT policy - Abstract
The article reports that students in London, England have exceeded national rates for improvement in General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) grades. London schools minister Sarah McCarthy-Fry commented that the percentage students receiving five good GCSEs in London schools had beaten national improvement averages for several years in a row.
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- 2009
10. Strong growth for courses.
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Revell, Phil
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GENERAL Certificate of Secondary Education , *PHYSICAL education ,BARKING Abbey School (London, England) - Abstract
Reports on the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in physical education. Statistics on GSCE test results in Great Britain; Details on a syllabus which involves coursework and written papers with questions on physiology, health, safety, training and participation; Information on the sports college, Barking Abbey School in London.
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- 1999
11. Documents Round-up.
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GENERAL Certificate of Secondary Education ,CITY & Islington College (London, England) ,MATHEMATICS education - Abstract
The article offers summaries of several documents published by Great Britain's Department for Education (DfE) and the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted). Topics include the early entry of students to take the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examination, initiatives to stimulate student interest in science at City and Islington College, and schools that have a strong track record in mathematics student achievement.
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- 2011
12. GCSE Row Turns Nasty.
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GENERAL Certificate of Secondary Education ,TEACHERS ,WELSH people - Abstract
The article offers information on the political battle between the Labour and Conservative parties in Cardiff and London. It states that the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE ) English Language issue has worsened the condition and made parents and teachers frustated. It further informs about minister of Welsh has shown concern and issued an order to examine GCSE issue.
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- 2012
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