McConnell ponders exam shake-up

[stevectaylor]

School pupils in Scotland could face tougher exams to improve competence in the "three Rs".

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[Nicholas]

Its a pity that they didn't put corporal punishment in that regime as well. Children will never learn if they don't have discipline and respect. Something which is seriously lacking in todays schools.