Chapter 1- 13 Wasted Years Paragraph 1

Question 1

How could one dispute the ‘continuous decline’ theory and where did Conservatives show progress?

Answer 1

In dispute of the theory of ‘continuous decline’, the Conservative government showed promising progress on the educational front as the government realised the importance of technological education.

Question 2

Who did the Conservatives give more opportunities too in terms of education?

Answer 2

This is because it gave opportunities to the more practically inclined and prepared the 2 to 3 per cent of pupils attending technical school for real world employment.

Question 3

What was the Conservative’s long term achievement in educational policy?

Answer 3

Thus, the introduction of the College of Advanced Technology was a long-term success.