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    What is comprehensivisation?

    A system that accepts all abilities in one type of secondary school.

    How does streaming differ from setting?

    Streaming groups students by ability for all subjects, while setting allows different subjects to have different ability groups.

    What is the impact of marketisation on education?

    It creates competition among schools, leading to inequalities based on social class.

    What does the term 'A-C economy' refer to?

    A focus on getting students to achieve grades A-C in exams to boost school rankings.

    What is the role of compensatory education?

    To provide additional resources to disadvantaged students to improve their educational outcomes.

    What are the implications of labelling in education?

    Labels can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies, affecting students' performance and self-esteem.

    How do cultural capital and economic capital affect educational achievement?

    They influence parental choice and access to resources, impacting students' success.

    What is the 'ideal pupil' stereotype?

    A perception that favors middle-class students, often disadvantaging working-class students.

    What does the term 'educational triage' mean?

    The practice of prioritizing resources for students most likely to succeed.

    What is the significance of the Butler Act?

    It established a tripartite system of education based on the 11+ exam.

    How do internal factors contribute to educational inequality?

    Factors like teacher expectations and labelling can disadvantage certain groups of students.

    What is the effect of teacher racism on student achievement?

    It can lead to misinterpretation of behavior and lower expectations for minority students.

    What is the impact of parental involvement on educational success?

    Higher parental involvement typically correlates with better academic outcomes for students.

    How does the New Labour government aim to address educational inequality?

    Through policies like Education Action Zones and the Aim Higher Programme.

    What is the difference between external and internal factors in education?

    External factors include socioeconomic background, while internal factors relate to school environment and policies.

    What does the term 'ethnocentric curriculum' mean?

    A curriculum that reflects the culture of the dominant group, often marginalizing others.

    What is the role of the hidden curriculum?

    It teaches social norms and values that are not part of the formal curriculum.

    What are the consequences of the tripartite system?

    It often perpetuates social class inequalities in educational outcomes.

    What is the significance of the Education Reform Act of 1988?

    It introduced market principles into education, promoting competition and parental choice.

    How do gender differences manifest in educational achievement?

    Girls generally outperform boys at all levels of education.

    What is the impact of globalisation on education policy?

    It leads to international comparisons and influences national education reforms.