“The A-level exam has become ‘hollow preparation’ for university, by undermining independent study and original thought, says a think tank. The Reform group claims exam modules have created a ‘learn and forget culture’ – which it likens to using a sat-nav rather than map-reading skills. It says universities should ensure the quality of A-levels, taken by pupils in England, Wales and Northern Ireland …” (more)
[Katherine Sellgren, BBC News, 17 June]