News and analysis – Page 15
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NewsGCSE controlled assessments to be reviewed
Ofqual has announced a review of controlled assessment in GCSE qualifications, on a subject by subject basis
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NewsGet your voice heard on controlled assessments in GCSEs
Ofqual is asking teachers, and other stakeholders, for their views on controlled assessments in GCSE qualifications
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NewsLords recommend compulsory A2 maths for HE STEM entrance
A cross-party report has called for A2 maths to be a requirement for students intending to study STEM subjects in higher education
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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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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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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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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
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NewsUniversities and colleges increase outreach spend
A report by the Office for Fair Access shows that in 2010-11 English universities invested significantly more in outreach activities than in previous years
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The MoleNicola Gray: Assistant analyst
Nicola is a PhD student from the Drug Control Centre at King’s College London. She will play an important role during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games this year
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NewsNew team to support education in Scotland and Ireland
Two new Regional Coordinators have joined the RSC, to support and promote education activities in Ireland and Scotland
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NewsQuality of school laboratories to be investigated
SCORE has embarked on a project to look at the level of resources provided in schools for teaching practical science
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NewsReport recommends increase in CPD for Scottish science teachers
The Scottish government has welcomed a report which calls for an increase to the number of hours of CPD that STEM teachers are required to complete each year
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NewsUpload your lessons to win £45,000
O2 Learn is inviting teachers to upload videos of their best revision lessons to win a prize of up to £45 000