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Is There a Difference Between Science and Mathematics at 16?

At the age of 16, to force people essentially to choose two different routes seems absolutely crazy. And it has impacts on other things culturally. I mean, many, many countries have a baccaloria type system where you continue with many subjects right through to the age of 18. Not really to be in contact with subject that get into that sort of territory post 16 just seems wrong.

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