Pupils Play Dumb For A Grades

The exam system in England is suffering from “deterioration and decay”, says a damning report from leading independent school head teachers. Head teachers attacked huge variations in results and poor marking. The most able pupils now have to “dumb down” their answers to get A* grades, said the leaders of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference. [...]
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10 Resources to use on Talk Like a Pirate Day

It’s the 10th International Talk Like a Pirate Day on Wednesday 19th September 2012, so here are 10 great resources to help you celebrate the day in the classroom: 1) The official site has lots of background information about the day, as well as fun and games to explore. 2) A huge collection of ideas, resources, printable activities, videos, [...]
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