Differential Educational Achievement
Students analyse patterns of educational achievement in relation to social class, gender, and ethnicity. They will evaluate both inside-school and outside-school factors.
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Students analyse patterns of educational achievement in relation to social class, gender, and ethnicity. They will evaluate both inside-school and outside-school factors.
Key Questions
- Why do girls currently outperform boys at GCSE?
- How does material deprivation affect educational success?
- What role does cultural capital play in achievement?
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