University of Sussex (IMAGE) University of Sussex Caption Children of parents with a degree are almost a year of schooling ahead in maths by the age 11 than peers whose parents have just GCSEs, a new study by the University of Sussex has discovered. Credit University of Sussex Usage Restrictions Only to be used in conjunction with research by the University of Sussex. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.