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Paul Weeden and David Lambert
The number of students studying geography at GCSE has fallen substantially over the last 13 years. University of Birmingham research reveals that inner city areas with a relatively large proportion of schools with students from 'deprived' households are more likely to have lower geography entries, as are comprehensive and secondary modern schools. The growing popularity of vocational qualifications which can improve schools’ performance tables are also increasing the pressure upon geography.
Published: 23 May 2010
Volume: 35
Issue number: 2, pp. 74-75
The number of students studying geography at GCSE has fallen substantially over the last 13 years. University of Birmingham research reveals that inner city areas with a relatively large proportion of schools with students from 'deprived' households are more likely to have lower geography entries, as are comprehensive and secondary modern schools. The growing popularity of vocational qualifications which can improve schools’ performance tables are also increasing the pressure upon geography.
Published: 23 May 2010
Volume: 35
Issue number: 2, pp. 74-75
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