Opinion

Go compare

By 2022-09-06T07:10:00

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Should we fight the urge to measure exam results against other’s?

For everything from energy prices to running performance, we make comparisons. But is it such a good idea? It is for some things, like energy suppliers, but not for exam results. This article considers when comparing exam results is useful and when it’s not. 

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