News and analysis – Page 14
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NewsMaterials science summer school
The RSC is holding a three day residential course to help chemistry teachers develop their teaching with cutting edge materials science research
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New 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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New 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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Ofqual 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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Ofqual 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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Olympic 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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Poor 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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Putting 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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Registration 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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RSC 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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Russian funds for overseas study scheme?
Students that receive funding to study abroad will have to return and work in Russia
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Schools 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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Short 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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Success for UK Olympiad team
The UK Chemistry Olympiad team has returned triumphant from the International Chemistry Olympiad in the US
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Teachers 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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Teaching 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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The bloodhound project
Web watch: Josh Howgego looks at some websites that may be of interest to chemistry teachers
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UK Chemistry Olympiad secures future funding
The RSC has announced that the multinational chemicals company INEOS has renewed their sponsorship of the UK Chemistry Olympiad
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Universities 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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A-levels not equipping students with appropriate maths skills
New evidence shows that A-levels in a range of subjects fail to equip students with an appropriate level of maths skills
