How many kids get SAT level 5?
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How many kids get SAT level 5?
I live in Herts where we only have a few partially selective schools - hence there are very few academic places available. I often hear parents who, when their child has sadly missed out, say "but s/he is expected to get all level 5s" or even that they have already achieved this in year 5.
My question is - is this really that unusual? I wouldn't be surprised if 25-30% of kids do this. To win an academic place in Herts you probably have to be in the top 5% (these statistics are all made up by me not official!).
Does anyone know?
Thanks.
My question is - is this really that unusual? I wouldn't be surprised if 25-30% of kids do this. To win an academic place in Herts you probably have to be in the top 5% (these statistics are all made up by me not official!).
Does anyone know?
Thanks.
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These figures make sense actually why some children are not 'passing' the 11+ but are in level 5. In kent, (not sure about other areas) the aim of the 11+ is to select the top 25% of the cohort. Therefore if 30% or so are achieving these 5's, there will be some who don't get through.
Rather than assuming 'my child is working in level 5 he should pass the 11+' I would recommend 'my child is working in level 5 so he can have a go at the 11+'.
Rather than assuming 'my child is working in level 5 he should pass the 11+' I would recommend 'my child is working in level 5 so he can have a go at the 11+'.