Stop SATs in 2017

Alison A
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/ #3

2016-10-10 08:25

I am not against testing, and pursue high standards. However the tests are not fit for purpose as they are a narrow measure which doesn't tell us anything except how good certain children are at jumping through particular hoops on a given day. Additionally the difference of 1 mark can make a child either "pass" or "fail", which for an 11 year old is ridiculous and causes great harm to their self- esteem.