One paper for all to sit?
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 12:46 pm
I would like to say that I am new to this forum and I have been reading various threads. I have not however come across any mention of the return of the 11+. My daughter has had to sit five papers for selective schools not all that different from each other.
Isn't this a much less labour intensive way for the schools to operate, an effective time managing method and more importantly less stress for the children concerned.
I wonder why Herts council do not introduce this option to parents going for selective schools. I felt like my entire Setember, October and November was filled with exam stress.
Obviously there would be exceptions eg. Goffs school for example had their exam in Sweedish 2009 and the previous year in Dutch...just thought I would mention that in case any of your children will be intending to sit for that school this Sept....but by and large I am sure it could be done as the core subjects are Maths and English for the foundation of most studies.
Am I on my own with this idea?
Isn't this a much less labour intensive way for the schools to operate, an effective time managing method and more importantly less stress for the children concerned.
I wonder why Herts council do not introduce this option to parents going for selective schools. I felt like my entire Setember, October and November was filled with exam stress.
Obviously there would be exceptions eg. Goffs school for example had their exam in Sweedish 2009 and the previous year in Dutch...just thought I would mention that in case any of your children will be intending to sit for that school this Sept....but by and large I am sure it could be done as the core subjects are Maths and English for the foundation of most studies.
Am I on my own with this idea?