It suggested that many students are left struggling with degree courses because they lack a good understanding of maths, with sixth-formers simply taught to pass exams at A-level.

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It also suggested that some students were being drilled to pass exams rather than understand mathematical concepts.

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It also suggested that the city rethink situating shelters in public school buildings, so students can return to class sooner after a storm.

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It suggested that intermediates, which it said had proven effective in helping to maximise the number of students progressing to Scottish Highers, be replaced by a similar option.

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