Silver, very interesting point.

I know for a fact that back in the 1960s - and probably before - schools in the UK operated a system of social selection in that kids that were about to take their 11+ exam - which determined who went to grammer school and therefore had a better education and who went to secondary school - were preselected to either fail or pass that exam. This was born out by my personal experiance. Those expected or selected to fail were seated on one side of the class, while those whose families had a higher social standing and were better off financialy were seated on the other side.

So, how do I know this? After my 11+ exam I was yelled at by my teacher for some minor infraction - like talking - at which point he let slip that I had failed my 11+.........2 weeks before the results were due to be sent out! Sure enough, I had apparently failed as did all those who sat on my side of the class.

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