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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NewsNew resources from HE STEM Programme
The RSC has published a suite of chemistry teaching and learning resources as a result of the National HE STEM Programme
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NewsNew support for chemistry education in the south west
A new Regional Coordinator for the south west of England has joined the RSC
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NewsVariety in Chemistry Education 2012
Michael Seery reports on the annual conference for higher chemistry education
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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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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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NewsCobham students win chemistry challenge
A team from Notre Dame Senior school have won the London Schools Chemistry Challenge
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NewsCutting-edge materials events for schools
Materials departments at universities across the UK will be opening their doors to post-16 students this autumn
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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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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