comprehensive system Flashcards
1
Q
what was its purpose?
A
to overcome the class divide
2
Q
what was it based on?
A
catchment rather than ability
3
Q
what was abolished?
A
the 11+ exam along with grammar & secondary moderns
4
Q
what do functionalists argue about this?
A
promote social integration & more meritocratic
5
Q
what do Marxists argue?
A
not meritocratic as it reproduces class inequality from 1 gen to the next through the continuation of streaming and labelling
6
Q
were there equal opportunities?
A
yes - same school
no - still independent schools and catchment
7
Q
parental choice?
A
no
8
Q
was there diversity?
A
no
9
Q
raise standards?
A
yes - same teaching
10
Q
did it increase competition?
A
yes - parental choice
11
Q
did it meet the needs of the economy?
A
more literacy & numeracy so yes
