Who are we that post here?
Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 8:14 am
I have read the survey posts which are interesting. But I have noticed the following about many posts on this forum.
Generally the spelling and grammar are of a high standard.
Most questions are useful.
Most posts stay on the point.
Many posters are very knowledgable about 11 plus.
Nearly all posts are polite and not abusive.
So who are we?
Initial thoughts are:
we have been through grammar school ourselves;
we had a successful education;
we probably went to university;
we are probably professional / middle class.
Some other questions.
How many of us are teachers or work in education?
How many of us have chips on our shoulders?
Surely we are also a self selected bunch who have the 11 plus opportunity (this excludes more than half the population), We have DC's who could pass the 11 plus (excludes 80% of the remainder), We have access to internet and the ability to find and use this website.
So when I read the survey that says only a small minority do not prep for 11 plus - I need to think about all those people who don't have the knowledge and skills to prep.
I am not having a political rant. Just pointing out that we are a very small section of society. I am quite happy to be here, but I know that I am not normal.
Generally the spelling and grammar are of a high standard.
Most questions are useful.
Most posts stay on the point.
Many posters are very knowledgable about 11 plus.
Nearly all posts are polite and not abusive.
So who are we?
Initial thoughts are:
we have been through grammar school ourselves;
we had a successful education;
we probably went to university;
we are probably professional / middle class.
Some other questions.
How many of us are teachers or work in education?
How many of us have chips on our shoulders?
Surely we are also a self selected bunch who have the 11 plus opportunity (this excludes more than half the population), We have DC's who could pass the 11 plus (excludes 80% of the remainder), We have access to internet and the ability to find and use this website.
So when I read the survey that says only a small minority do not prep for 11 plus - I need to think about all those people who don't have the knowledge and skills to prep.
I am not having a political rant. Just pointing out that we are a very small section of society. I am quite happy to be here, but I know that I am not normal.