Is this true about year 7?

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I was talking with another mum, her dc is in year 7 and she claims her dc has not learned anything new in year 7 and is pretty much doing the same kind of work as in primary school, is this true? Surely this can't be right?

Awarded pints!! Points obviously, although I suspect pints would go down well with some teens

DD1 has had a very interesting Year 7, learnt loads academically and developed some great skills in personal organisation and responsibility. She did exceptionally well in KS2 SATs. I think your friend is mistaken.

DD did very well in SATs with marks between 108-117. She’s learnt so so much in year 7. She’s really been challenged and has definitely been pushed academically. It’s just a normal academy school too. Maths wise especially, she’s moved far on from year 6 work.

I think it's about as true as a flat earth, a cheese moon and Elvis being alive and well on Mars. Could be wrong I suppose.

My teacher friend told me the same thing. It sounds like from this thread it depends on schools. I think it also depends on whether a child has studied for the 11 plus.