Pupils agony as unions remain divided on boycotting tests

 

 

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The stressful experiences and pressures 11 year olds have to bear to prepare for the sats exams in May every year seems to be at breaking point with concerns looming ove the appropriateness of the tests for pupils at that age. incidentally some children after sitting the exams overcome the pressure and want the exams to remain.

Below are some of the views of the pupils, teachers and a head teacher and the pschological explanation the the pupils behavior.

Educational psychologist explaining children's attitude towards exams

 

 

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