|
Good question.
You're asking someone who went to seccondary school in the 1980's, was forced to put up with the choices of GCE's, CSE's and the 16+ exam. (For those who don't know 16+ was the original GCSE) Did I need this hastle when I was 15? I think not.
My personal oppinion are that...
Firstly: we should learn more diverse languages at school and not just French or German. I'm talking languages like Russian etc.
Secondly: (And this is purely based on my experiences, if things have changed then ignore this section) The study of computing should be changed. FFS do I really need to know about Napiers Bones or Charles Babbages Ana-bleedin-lytical engine?
Thirdly: Mathematics.....Its all well and good teaching some snotty nosed teenager how to quote PI to god knows how many decimal places or to get them to solve quadratic equations but how about teaching them to add up, multiply, take away or divide simple arrithmetic without the use of a calculator.
Lastly: English...I can't really say much on this subject because I'm probably just as bad. However it would be nice to see an effort as regards spelling and punctuation is concerned.
 |