Why participate in CREST awards?

By Kathryn Roberts2017-08-03T14:43:00

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We find out how and why schools take part in this investigative project scheme

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the British Science Association’s (BSA) CREST awards, given in recognition of school students’ achievement in investigative project work. To date around 400,000 students have participated in this scheme. Kathryn Roberts speaks to the head of education at the BSA, Maria Rossini, to find out how and why students take part.

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