News and analysis – Page 14
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NewsVariety in Chemistry Education 2012
Michael Seery reports on the annual conference for higher chemistry education
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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
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Cobham students win chemistry challenge
A team from Notre Dame Senior school have won the London Schools Chemistry Challenge
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Criticism of maths in chemistry grows
A series of reports have questioned whether A-level education adequately prepares students to study the sciences at university
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Cutting-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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Digital revolution bypassing UK education
EPRSC says teaching and learning in the 21st century needs to be 'turbo-charged' by educational technology
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Funding available for chemistry clubs and equipment
Schools are invited to apply for funding of up to £1000 to support initiatives that enrich and enhance the teaching and learning experience for chemistry students
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GCSE 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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Get 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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Grants available for STEM activities
The STEM Directories has launched a new scheme which offers grants of up to £500 for teachers to hold enrichment and enhancement activities
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Interdisciplinary STEM activities important for student development
The Wellcome Trust has published a report which shows that delivering interdisciplinary STEM activities in schools has a number of important advantages for students
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Lords 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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Materials 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
