All News articles – Page 32
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NewsCriticism 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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NewsShort 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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NewsUK 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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NewsCobham students win chemistry challenge
A team from Notre Dame Senior school have won the London Schools Chemistry Challenge
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NewsDigital 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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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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NewsThe bloodhound project
Web watch: Josh Howgego looks at some websites that may be of interest to chemistry teachers
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NewsFunding 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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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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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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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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NewsA-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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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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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
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NewsGrants 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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NewsInterdisciplinary 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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NewsRegistration 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