Grammar and Punctuation
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Grammar and Punctuation
Many of us will have heard that Gove wants to bring 'core' English skills back to the curriculum. This includes a traditional understanding of grammar and punctuation.
Of course, he is, funnily enough, 'freeing' most schools from actually having to follow the National Curriculum by offering Academy status, but that's by-the-by.
I saw this interesting little test on the Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/teacher-netwo ... -quiz-test" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
What do you think?
Of course, he is, funnily enough, 'freeing' most schools from actually having to follow the National Curriculum by offering Academy status, but that's by-the-by.
I saw this interesting little test on the Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/teacher-netwo ... -quiz-test" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
What do you think?
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I scored 13/14 although I don't kknow which one I got wrong (possibly the last one). I have to say I learnt virtually none of it in school (child of the 70s when grammar wasn't trendy) and have gathered most of it through reading and seeing my children's homework!
scary mum
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same here scarymum: I got 13/14 but couldn't find out which one I got wrong. Again, don't remember it from school though (or even my English degree ) : I learnt much of it whilst preparing my children for the 11 plus!
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First time I've scored full marks in any of these online things.
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Not in favour of this new testing system. 70 marks awarded: 50 for grammar and 20 for the spelling.
Very little creative writing done in schools anyway but to discard the writing test...!
btw: another one with 14 / 14
Very little creative writing done in schools anyway but to discard the writing test...!
btw: another one with 14 / 14
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snap. I think my year 6 has been taught more grammar already than I ever was.scary mum wrote:I have to say I learnt virtually none of it in school (child of the 70s when grammar wasn't trendy) and have gathered most of it through reading and seeing my children's homework!