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Educational Psychology in Practice
theory, research and practice in educational psychology
Volume 14, 1998 - Issue 3
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Original Articles

Special Examination Arrangements for GCSE

A study of school processes for selection within one LEA

Pages 194-201 | Accepted 01 May 1998, Published online: 19 Oct 2007

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