Meritocracy articles

What percentage of A-level grades awarded to girls were in the A to C category this year?

• 63.8%

• 70.7%

• 96.4%

• 94.3%

According to Martin Ward, what is one reason girls are outperforming boys at A-levels?

• Girls are more intelligent than boys.

• Girls are more likely to work steadily throughout the course.

• Boys are not interested in education.

• Boys have better social skills.

What was the A-level pass rate (grade A to E) for boys?

• 70.7%

• 96.4%

• 94.3%

• 63.8%

In which major subject did boys have a higher pass rate than girls?

• Chemistry

• Business Studies

• German

• Mathematics

What percentage of teenagers from the richest areas could expect to go to university, according to the Hefce report?

• 10%

• 50%

• 69%

• 30%

By how much did the percentage of women entering higher education increase from 1994 to 2000?

• 6%

• 12%

• 18%

• 24%

What was the participation rate in higher education in Sheffield Hallam?

• 62%

• 65%

• 69%

• 10%

What is one of the solutions proposed to increase university participation among disadvantaged students?

• Lowering university standards

• Reaching out to communities and schools earlier

• Increasing tuition fees

• Reducing the number of university places

What change was planned for tuition fees in England from 2006?

• Increase in fees

• Introduction of upfront fees

• Removal of upfront fees

• No change

According to the National Union of Students, what is the likely impact of the new system of deferred fees in England?

• It will improve access for poorer students.

• It will have no impact on student choices.

• It will worsen the situation for poorer students.

• It will lead to more students choosing science subjects.