If we want equal life chances for all we must stop focusing on exam results

Fuller, C. and Bacquet, G. (2018) If we want equal life chances for all we must stop focusing on exam results. University of Reading Research Blog, 27 Jun.

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Abstract

The exam grades gap between rich and poor remains stubbornly constant. If we are ever to achieve parity of life chances for all, we must shift the focus away from exam results towards skills such as confidence, resilience, and personal measures of achievement, say Dr Carol Fuller and Gaston Bacquet.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Bacquet, Mr Gaston
Authors: Fuller, C., and Bacquet, G.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Education
Journal Name:University of Reading Research Blog
Publisher:University of Reading

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