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&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nrich.maths.org/8510&quot;&gt;Introduction&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nrich.maths.org/8512&quot;&gt;Key Findings&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nrich.maths.org/8529&quot;&gt;Key questions arising&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nrich.maths.org/8513&quot;&gt;Detailed Findings&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nrich.maths.org/8530&quot;&gt;Charts and data&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nrich.maths.org/8511&quot;&gt;Design&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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From this study we have identified 6 important questions arising around which subsequent research might usefully be based. These important questions were formed following a careful examination of the qualitative and quantitative data received. These will informally influence the work of NRICH at Key Stage 5 during 2012/13.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Are there meaningful and identifiable profiles of student experience and views of mathematics?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Can NRICH devise suitable pre-university intervention/preparation for these profiles which will give students the best possible start at university given their particular educational circumstances?  Are there critical times at which intervention needs to be made?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How successful is NRICH in meeting the needs of these students with both existing resources and the new resources which are planned? Can we determine what constitutes a &amp;#39;good&amp;#39; NRICH resource for these students?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;In what ways do the social aspects of mathematics become important and lead to university success?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What is the correct balance of acceleration vs. enrichment for exceptionally able students?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;In each of the above points, which aspects are specific to exceptionally talented mathematics students and which are more generally applicable to wider groups of students?&lt;/li&gt;
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  <title>Tracking Back Study - Key questions arising</title>
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