Selective vs Non-Selective

• What is the main focus of the educational policy discussed in the study material?

  Selection vs non-selection in education
• What was introduced by the Tripartite System in 1944?

  Free secondary education
• What are the three types of schools in the Tripartite System?

  Grammar schools, secondary modern schools, and technical schools
• What type of education do grammar schools provide?

  Academic education leading to high-status jobs
• What type of education do secondary modern schools provide?

  Practical education for students who failed the 11+
• What is the focus of technical schools in the Tripartite System?

  Art and science education for students who failed the 11+
• What does "parity of esteem" refer to in the context of the Tripartite System?

  The idea that each type of school should have equal status and quality
• How do functionalists view the impact of free secondary education on working-class children?

  They believe it creates opportunities for upward social mobility
• What is one argument for the Tripartite System regarding social integration?

  It allowed working-class and middle-class students to attend the same school
• How did the 11+ exam contribute to inequality in the Tripartite System?

  It favored middle-class students due to the language used in the tests
• What is one criticism of the Tripartite System regarding educational opportunities?

  It created stigma for students who failed the 11+
• What was a significant improvement of the Comprehensive schools introduced in 1965?

  They were non-selective and allowed mixed abilities
• How do comprehensive schools prevent wasted talent?

  By not selecting students at an early age
• What did Moon (1990) discover about mixed ability teaching in comprehensive schools?

  It improved the performance of low ability students without affecting high ability students
• How do comprehensive schools offer more equality of educational opportunity compared to the Tripartite System?

  All students attend the same school and receive similar educational experiences
• What is one way comprehensive schools reproduce inequality?

  By setting or streaming students, often placing middle-class students in top streams
• What is the 'myth of meritocracy' in the context of comprehensive schools?

  It creates the illusion of equality while perpetuating inequality
• What is one argument against mixed ability teaching in comprehensive schools?

  Brighter students may be held back by less able peers
• How do private schools differ from state schools?

  They are fee-paying and selective
• What is one way private schools claim to reduce inequality?

  By offering scholarships to talented students from poorer backgrounds
• What is one advantage of private schools regarding educational policy?

  They are not restricted by government educational policies
• Why do private schools often achieve excellent exam results?

  They select the most able students and have small class sizes
• How do private schools contribute to social division?

  Expensive fees prevent the majority from attending
• What is the 'old school tie' network?

  The connection between exclusive schools and top jobs in society
• What is one argument against the existence of private schools?

  They prevent comprehensive schools from truly integrating
• What is the definition of educational policy?

  The actions and programs of government bodies aimed at addressing educational issues
• What is one general aim of educational policies?

  To create equality of educational opportunity
• What does it mean to create a meritocracy in education?

  To reward individuals based on talent and ability rather than social background
• What is one goal of shaping selection in educational policy?

  To determine how students are admitted to schools
• What is the purpose of increasing choice in educational policy?

  To give parents and students more options for education
• What does it mean to create an education marketplace?

  To foster competition among schools