[Maths-Education] Comparing exam results

[Anne Watson]

Sorry to bother colleagues with this, but does anyone have references 
to studies which purport to compare performance on 16+ maths 
examinations from, say, the 70s onwards?

Many thanks

p.s.  I think Clare is a brave student, although that bravery might 
be tinged with ignorance, who is doing her best within a rather 
limited view of what is possible.  I would hate to grade her, as I 
hate grading students here, some of whom would be progressing well if 
they taught lessons like hers, while others would be seen as working 
rather superficially.  Peter, why is it best to be honest about 
subjective judgements?
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Dr. Anne Watson
Tutor for Higher Degrees,
University Lecturer in Educational Studies (Mathematics)
University of Oxford
Department of Educational Studies
15 Norham Gardens
Oxford
OX2 6PY
United Kingdom

Tel:  44 01865 274052
Fax:  44 01865 274027

Email:  anne.watson@edstud.ox.ac.uk

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