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Why do I need Maths GCSE when I only want to be a brickie?

    Principal focus of the project

    This project investigated why vocational learners don't engage fully with GCSE Maths resits as part of their study programmes.
    Areas of learning
    What is this about and what were the main findings?

    The study was triggered by signifiantly lower pass rates amongst vocational students. A combination of staff interviews, observations and learner voice inform this report.
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    Number of participants who worked with the project
    6-20
    Learners
    1
    Organisations
    1
    Staff
    Name(s) of authors

    Ellen Fishwick, East Durham College
    Name of associate programmes

    Practitioner Research Programme
    Summary

    An ETF/sunCETT (2018-19) MA Short Course research report and poster exploring the poor engagement of Maths students.
    Resource Type: Research report, Research poster
    Audience: Teacher / Lecturer/ Trainer / Tutor
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