News and analysis – Page 7
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The MoleTara McKernan: Wastewater treatment scientific officer
Tara tells Katrina Krämer how her curiosity about chemistry helps her keep rivers clean
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NewsFinland to emphasise topics for basic education
New national curriculum will require schools to provide at least one topic-based study period per school year
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AnalysisLearning lessons from Finland and Estonia
Neil McIntyre reports on his travels to see how science is taught in Finland and Estonia
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AnalysisHow to avoid cognitive overload in the classroom
Once we identify the problems caused by cognitive overload, we need to tackle its causes in our classrooms and labs.
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The MoleAbigail Storey: Scientific glassblower
Katrina Krämer talks to an art school graduate with the skills that make chemistry research possible
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AnalysisThe curse of knowledge
Tom Wilson looks at how cognitive overload puts up a roadblock to learning
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NewsEducation secretary calls for U-turn on practical assessment
Nicky Morgan, the Secretary of State for Education in the UK, has called for a rethink of proposals to remove the assessment of practical lab work from A-level and GCSE exams
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NewsProblem solving tutor
Resource to help students develop their problem solving skills in quantitative chemistry
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NewsThe ‘rainbow’ connection
US Chemical Safety Board head calls for the end of methanol use in combustion demonstrations
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NewsScience on Stage 2015 is looking for teachers
Share your teaching methods at an international education conference
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NewsA new vision for science education in Australia
Australia’s chief scientist has announced his plan for the future of science education in the country
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NewsDo you know an inspiring teacher? Nominate them for an RSC education award
The Royal Society of Chemistry is inviting nominations for their 2015 education awards
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The MoleTrade secrets... Explosive detection
Secrets of the trade: Jonathan Hare explores an alternative approach for detecting bombs called nuclear quadrupole resonance
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NewsGoogle Science Fair: shortlist announced
Final 15 entries in student science competition highlight chemistry