News and analysis – Page 14
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NewsThe RSC is inviting nominations for their 2013 Education Awards
Do you know an inspiring teacher?
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NewsFunding for school National Science and Engineering Week activities
The British Science Association is offering funding to schools to run activities during National Science and Engineering Week 2013
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NewsGreater involvement of HE in A-levels welcomed
SCORE has published its response to the Ofqual consultation on A-levels in England
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NewsInteractive periodic table updated
The RSC has released a new version of their Visual Elements Periodic Table, providing an interactive display of facts, atomic data and other interesting resources
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NewsNew chemistry of plant life resource launched
The RSC has launched a new set of physical chemistry resources which help students to explore the chemistry of plant life and soil science
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NewsNew guides for teaching practical science
CLEAPSS has published a new series of guides for teachers to support practical science teaching and learning
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NewsOfqual launches A-level consultation
A-level resits could be reduced under potential changes announced today by Ofqual, as part of its consultation into A-level reform in England
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NewsOfqual ponders if A-level chemistry contains too much maths
Ofqual has asked whether students and HE staff would prefer to have deeper content and less maths in A-level chemistry exams
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NewsOlympic faces in chemistry
The RSC has launched a new video which explores the career possibilities for scientists in the world of sport and shows the science behind biosensors
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NewsPoor science maths skills needs to be fixed 'in the maths classroom'
A study published today suggests that poor performance in sections of A-level science papers is due to students failing to grasp the basics of mathematics
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NewsPutting business into STEM education
Teachers are invited to attend a twilight event to explore how to engage students with science and technology through connecting businesses with schools
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NewsRegistration open for chemistry education conference 2012
Sign up now for the combined Variety in Chemistry Education and Physics Higher Education conferences in Edinburgh this August
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NewsRSC announces 2012 education award winners
Winners in four categories of the 2012 RSC Education Awards who have made outstanding and innovative contributions to chemical education have been announced
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NewsRussian funds for overseas study scheme?
Students that receive funding to study abroad will have to return and work in Russia
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NewsSchools asked to contribute to science resource survey
SCORE is inviting schools to participate in its project to determine the resources available for science practical teaching across England
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NewsShort practical chemistry courses for NQTs
The RSC is offering a series of short courses aimed at supporting newly and recently qualified chemistry teachers
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NewsSuccess for UK Olympiad team
The UK Chemistry Olympiad team has returned triumphant from the International Chemistry Olympiad in the US
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NewsTeachers like internal assessment but controlled assessment is flawed
Cambridge Assessment has submitted a summary of its report into the effects of implementing controlled assessment in GCSEs to Ofqual
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NewsTeaching air distillation in context
The RSC has launched a series of films which focus on the separation of air through fractional distillation and the use of gases in food packaging and freezing food
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NewsThe bloodhound project
Web watch: Josh Howgego looks at some websites that may be of interest to chemistry teachers