Cheats Choices Dumbing Down A Book About Exams For Pushy Parents Streetwise Students And Tireless Teachers

Download or read book Cheats, Choices & Dumbing Down: A book about exams for pushy parents, streetwise students and tireless teachers written by Jerry Jarvis and published by Pukka Publications. This book was released on 2011-12-31 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the man whose signature is on millions of exam certificates, Cheats, Choices & Dumbing Down lifts the lid on the UK's complex exams and qualifications system. Whether you're studying for exams, or are a parent, teacher, governor or administrator, this eye-opening book will be a valuable guide. It deals with the main qualifications in the UK, including GCSE, A Level, BTEC, the Diploma, International Baccalaureate, the English Baccalaureate and other vocational and professional qualifications. Read it to find out: How to achieve the best results Whether some subjects are easier than others The truth about 'dumbing down' and educational standards What examiners are looking for - and how they decide what grade to award Why millions of exam questions are marked by non-teachers How to claim an advantage and challenge grades How people cheat - and the consequences of getting caught What the future holds for exams and qualifications