... in science. Despite some positive data there was a more sombre mood when deeper analysis revealed that the disparities among different groups of students were wider in the UK, along with Australia and New Zealand, than in 29 of the 32 countries. No government can rest on these achievements or be satisfied with these disparities. Another OECD study was reported in the press as follows: 'Study finds British schools are boring' (Daily Telegraph of 30 October), 'UK schools are worst in world for disruption; class chaos is caused by boredom' (The Express of 30 October), 'UK tumbles in secondary schools results table' (Financial Times of 30 October), and 'Bored, bored, bored: why British teenagers feel lessons are all too often a waste of time' (The Independent of 30 October). Clearly education in Britain cannot be complacent if it wishes to compete in the world market. . Brian J. Caldwell, Professor ...

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