Poor literacy skills hold disadvantaged students back in science
Reading skills are crucial for closing the attainment gap according to a new report
A report for the Education Endowment Foundation and the Royal Society published today finds a strong relationship between students’ literacy skills and attainment in science subjects.
The researchers from the University of Oxford reviewed existing studies to identify interventions and teaching approaches that have a positive impact on student learning in science, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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