New CEM 11+. Can reputation push up the figures???
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 11:53 am
Hi all,
There's been a lot of debate about how “11+ tourism” potentially pushes up the figure needed to pass the 11+. Parking that whole debate to one side, I’ve been wondering if fear factor of the new CEM style exam itself has pushed up the figures. Let me explain.
My eldest daughter sat her 11+ (old style) 2 years ago, most children in her year also sat. Whilst the 11+ was challenging, it wasn't seen as aggressive. My youngest daughter sat the new CEM 11+ last week. I noticed that more parents opted out because they felt their child is unlikely to pass and therefore it wouldn't make sense to sit their child through such an aggressive regime of questions/timings. Has the new CEM 11+ already developed a reputation for being so torturous that many who feel they don't stand a chance avoid it altogether?
If this is the case (and it may not be), then does that push the average pass mark higher?
I have no ideas if there are any figures available on how many have opted out this year and my views above are subjective.
There's been a lot of debate about how “11+ tourism” potentially pushes up the figure needed to pass the 11+. Parking that whole debate to one side, I’ve been wondering if fear factor of the new CEM style exam itself has pushed up the figures. Let me explain.
My eldest daughter sat her 11+ (old style) 2 years ago, most children in her year also sat. Whilst the 11+ was challenging, it wasn't seen as aggressive. My youngest daughter sat the new CEM 11+ last week. I noticed that more parents opted out because they felt their child is unlikely to pass and therefore it wouldn't make sense to sit their child through such an aggressive regime of questions/timings. Has the new CEM 11+ already developed a reputation for being so torturous that many who feel they don't stand a chance avoid it altogether?
If this is the case (and it may not be), then does that push the average pass mark higher?
I have no ideas if there are any figures available on how many have opted out this year and my views above are subjective.