Definitions

Question 1

Meritocracy

Answer 1

To be judged based on your abilities and talents and not your social background

Question 2

Marketisation

Answer 2

The process of introducing market forces of consumer choice and competition between educational institutions

Question 3

Privatisation of education

Answer 3

The process of transferring public assets such as schools to private companies. Assets become a source of profit for the business

Question 4

Compensatory education

Answer 4

Reduce inequalities in educational attainment by targeting groups who underachieve e.g cultural and material deprivation