Goverment policies-The Tripartite System

Question 1

When was The Tripartite System introduced?

Answer 1

1944

Question 2

This system split secondary into three types of schools; what were they?

Answer 2

Grammer, Technical and secondary modern.

Question 3

What exam was introduced to assign children to the ‘correct’ school?

Answer 3

11+ exam

Question 4

What two factors made the 11+ exam harder for working class and girls?

Answer 4

1) The questions were aimed at higher class norms. (The working class found it a lot harder due to this)
2) The pass grade for girls was higher than boys.

Question 5

What did the three school types specialize in?

Answer 5

Technical: Taught children more scientific and mechanical subjects
Grammar: Higher curriculum and more ‘intellectual subjects’ such as English Literature.
Secondary Modern: More practical skills with less intelligence needed, preparing children for work.

Question 6

Which year was the circular introduced?

Answer 6

1965

Question 7

What was the circular?

Answer 7

An act introduced to convert most grammar schools into comprehensives, appeared when the government realised how flawed the Tripartite System actually was. (Tripartite was never abolished, grammar schools still exist).