GCSE English Examinations.

Griffiths, Sue

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ERIC Number: EJ400367

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1989

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GCSE English Examinations.

Griffiths, Sue

Use of English, v41 n1 p15-26 Fall 1989

Examines the format and nature of the two required writing tasks in the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) English Examination. Asserts that the test assignments do not properly assess writing ability and are problematic, tedious, and ineptly-conceived ordeals for pupils. Discusses the use of writing folders as an alternative. (KEH)

Descriptors: Educational Testing, English Instruction, Foreign Countries, Secondary Education, Student Evaluation, Test Bias, Test Format, Test Reviews, Writing Exercises

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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