Represent information about the system of exams in graphic form (charts, schemes, tables, etc.) and comment on it. Be ready to comment on other students' presentations.
11. Give outline of Text 2 with key words supporting each point (see outline for Text 1, p....). Using your outline, tell about state primary and secondary education in England and Wales. Points to be covered:
1. Administration of maintained schools in Great Britain;
2. The infant stage of primary education;
3. The junior stage of primary education;
4. The selection process;
5. Streaming;
6. Eleven-plus examination;
7. Intelligence tests;
8. Grammar schools;
9. Technical schools;
10. Secondary modern schools;
11. Comprehensive schools;
12. Advantages of comprehensive schools over the old types of school;
13. Changes and tendencies in the educational system of England and Wales.
11. Discussion points:
1) Education: diversity or unification?
2) Education: decentralization or central administration?
3) Streaming: pros and cons.
4) Intelligence tests: valid measure?
5) Education: specialization or all-round education?
6) Do differences in education lead to social inequality?