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Uncle Slacky Silver badge
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IT exams were always a waste of time

Even back in the 80s we knew that "computer science" CSEs and O-levels consisted of little more than learning how to calculate in binary - far better to study maths and science instead, and more useful for ensuring a wider choice of subjects at A-level and university.

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