I think the GCSE maths thing arises because gucci has dyscalculia (can't remember the spelling.... dyslexia with numbers really). Therefore, to argue that they are thick because they can't pass GCSE maths is a little harsh.

Also I do think there is some merit in the points that students do generally have better teaching and work harder these days. But, only to a point. A-levels are getting easier - although not to the extent which the press seems determined to make them out to be!~

Reply 53

Alan Smithee

Well sorry to quote the prof again, but he reckons they're predictable, and have been for some time. He is more of an authority than anyone on TSR.

Reply 54

guccilittlepiggy

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And these able people cant even pass GCSE maths ? :eek:

they can be. take me for example, I cannot pass gcse maths because I have no ability when it comes to maths at all but when it comes to other areas there arn't many people who can even come close to me. I don't mean to come across as arrogant but when it comes to verbal intelligence etc my IQ is in the top 1% of the population (whereas my mathmatical ability in the the very bottom few %). I could come out (not saying i will but for examples sake) with a first class degree in law but still be unable to pass GCSE maths. does that make me able or not?

Reply 55

Ethereal

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guccilittlepiggy

they can be. take me for example, I cannot pass gcse maths because I have no ability when it comes to maths at all but when it comes to other areas there arn't many people who can even come close to me. I don't mean to come across as arrogant but when it comes to verbal intelligence etc my IQ is in the top 1% of the population (whereas my mathmatical ability in the the very bottom few %). I could come out (not saying i will but for examples sake) with a first class degree in law but still be unable to pass GCSE maths. does that make me able or not?