All News articles – Page 31
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cobham students win chemistry challenge
A team from Notre Dame Senior school have won the London Schools Chemistry Challenge
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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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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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The bloodhound project
Web watch: Josh Howgego looks at some websites that may be of interest to chemistry teachers
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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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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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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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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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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