United Kingdom
Unrealistic expectations
It's beginning to look as if the government is on a hiding to nothing with its targets for primary school tests.
On one hand there is scepticism about whether better test results show real improvements or just cramming - and even cheating - by schools.
On the other hand, teachers, and some parents, are horrified by the amount of time and effort spent on practising and drilling for the key stage 2 tests at the end of primary school - to the detriment of other subjects, not to mention music, sport and the fun bits of school.
Sourced from: The Guardian
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