Special Needs and the GCSE.

Ramsden, Don; Thompson, Mary

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Publication Date: 1986

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Special Needs and the GCSE.

Ramsden, Don; Thompson, Mary

British Journal of Special Education, v13 n4 p138-40 Dec 1986

The historical background, development, and selection of criteria for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in Britain are described, and provisions for candidates with special education needs are outlined. The desire to retain the integrity of examination standards while responding to the needs of handicapped candidates is expressed. (JW)

Descriptors: Disabilities, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries, Graduation Requirements, Individual Needs, Mastery Tests, Minimum Competency Testing, National Competency Tests, Secondary Education, Student Needs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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