tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603438996450817644.post922977442847437539..comments2024-01-12T01:56:21.933-08:00Comments on chokka blog: Judging the SNP on Their Education RecordKevin Haguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587343060415859159noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603438996450817644.post-3195797875925284632017-06-06T07:24:51.398-07:002017-06-06T07:24:51.398-07:00I had a look at some of the Pisa tests though and ...I had a look at some of the Pisa tests though and I did not like the design of the questions. I wonder how valid these tests are. <br />Certainly I would say that the maths skills of many pupils are now inadequate. I don't know what percentage of pupils this applies to. But some will struggle with simple tasks required in many occupations. However I don't particularly blame the SNP for this. Just a whole widening of curriculum in primary and perhaps the wrong type of recruit to primary teaching ? Primary teachers should be expected to have Higher Maths. And they need to realise that the kids need to learn the maths. There are good workbooks out there so what is the problem. A lack of realising that maths is necessary ? Too much celebrity culture among our young people ?!! Who knows ....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603438996450817644.post-51725492967167136652017-06-06T05:05:32.962-07:002017-06-06T05:05:32.962-07:00While I don't disagree with any of the analysi...While I don't disagree with any of the analysis, it should be remembered that Labour, the Tories as well as the SNP supported Curriculum for Excellence.<br /><br />So the SNP can only really be held accountable for the poor preparation for teachers and staff and the overall implementation of it.<br /><br />The previous Scottish Executive approved the basic principles following a wide ranging consultation and review of Scottish education involving all the major players of the educational establishment in 2002-2004.<br /><br />The same goes for the criticism and furore around the formation of Police Scotland.<br /><br />Labour and the Tories also had a single force in their 2011 manifestos.<br /><br />It looks increasingly possible that if the Scottish Tories win the largest number of seats in Scotland in 2021 and they cobble together a coalition with Labour and the Lib Dems, they'll have to explain why they initially backed Curriculum for Excellence and what they would do different in office.<br /><br />Drewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603438996450817644.post-45871123393411356352017-06-05T15:48:52.451-07:002017-06-05T15:48:52.451-07:00"Not having sat an exam is irrelevant since t..."Not having sat an exam is irrelevant since those students will not have to sit exams in their post school lives - so experience of it is unnecessary."<br /><br />Speaking as an employer: I want to know if a prospect has actually learning something in school, rather than just serving time. So exams matter/<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603438996450817644.post-31489112471049925002017-06-02T23:45:05.238-07:002017-06-02T23:45:05.238-07:00Comprehensive sizing up with all the available inf...Comprehensive sizing up with all the available information to hand. Great contribution to the discussion<br />on whether the SNP are good for Scotland's next generation of tax payers. Thank you, Kevin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603438996450817644.post-3862259258033745582017-06-02T10:19:46.834-07:002017-06-02T10:19:46.834-07:00Anon. 09:18
Really? No exams post school?
No Uni...Anon. 09:18<br /><br />Really? No exams post school?<br /><br />No University then. No profession. No trade.<br /><br />But that's alright then.dustyblokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14032381020404935256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603438996450817644.post-67790626005992891092017-06-02T09:18:14.320-07:002017-06-02T09:18:14.320-07:00Not having sat an exam is irrelevant since those s...Not having sat an exam is irrelevant since those students will not have to sit exams in their post school lives - so experience of it is unnecessary. N5 is the same standard as credit standard grade, probably slightly more challenging, and with changes in next academic year will be far more challenging. N4 is meant to be equivalent to general standard grade, but probably slightly easier, but definitely more fit for purpose for those students. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603438996450817644.post-19990430811532319482017-06-02T05:54:45.372-07:002017-06-02T05:54:45.372-07:00I love it when politicians say "Judge us on o...I love it when politicians say "Judge us on our record", because the only thing one can say in response is "Oh, OK then."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01329280919041952141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603438996450817644.post-34703959682861844752017-06-02T04:28:14.299-07:002017-06-02T04:28:14.299-07:00Do these figures and measures of performance inclu...Do these figures and measures of performance include the private schools in Scotland, where performance remains strong and improving from what I can gather. If so it will skew the results to be better than they should be if you are looking at a pure state sector performanceKen Pritchardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603438996450817644.post-30408642656667265202017-06-02T03:35:22.003-07:002017-06-02T03:35:22.003-07:00The depressing part is that nationalists are no mo...The depressing part is that nationalists are no more likely to believe this evidence than Trump supporters will believe the facts about climate change.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603438996450817644.post-43650561485952265342017-06-02T03:31:59.768-07:002017-06-02T03:31:59.768-07:00And Level 5 is not remotely comparable with Standa...And Level 5 is not remotely comparable with Standard Grade or O level exams. Level 4 has no exam component at all and kids can leave school never having sat an exam. A whole generation has been badly let down. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01984382147786472524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603438996450817644.post-27203062924989534132017-06-01T23:04:33.018-07:002017-06-01T23:04:33.018-07:00And let's not forget that the SNP had to admit...And let's not forget that the SNP had to admit to taking funds from schools budgets to fund those 'free' University places. They are a disgrace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603438996450817644.post-41099519997234355682017-06-01T14:43:47.489-07:002017-06-01T14:43:47.489-07:00Excellent analysis, Kevin.Excellent analysis, Kevin.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047099861790248849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603438996450817644.post-8021406922180651822017-06-01T13:40:47.875-07:002017-06-01T13:40:47.875-07:00Sadly, the situation gets worse for school leavers...Sadly, the situation gets worse for school leavers. Drop out rates amongst Scottish students, studying at Scottish universities are rising worryingly. This is a measure which should also be included in any analysis of our (failing) education system.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1603438996450817644.post-73178720928317863152017-06-01T12:52:01.448-07:002017-06-01T12:52:01.448-07:00It was a Tory that did it, he was seen running tow...It was a Tory that did it, he was seen running towards Westminster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com