HMI's interpretations of schools’ examination results
- 1 January 1986
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Education Policy
- Vol. 1 (1) , 23-33
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0268093860010103
Abstract
This paper investigates the ways in which HMI evaluate the performance of secondary schools in public examinations. It examines the 35 ‘long’ reports (i.e. those covering full inspections) published in the first year in which reports became publicly available, 1983. Four evaluative frameworks are identified as having been employed, and the manner in which these were utilized is analysed. The paper questions whether the strategies adopted are equally fair to all schools, and to what extent understanding of schools’ contexts (especially knowledge about ability levels at intake) is brought to bear in the summary assessments made.Keywords
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