Vision for science and mathematics education
Science and mathematics are at the heart of modern life and provide the foundations for economic prosperity. https://royalsociety.org/education/policy/vision/
DetailsWhat should a 20-year vision for science and mathematics education look like?
Today the Royal Society launches a report proposing major reforms of science and mathematics education to give students the breadth needed to face the challenges of the 21st century http://www.theguardian.com/science/occams-corner/2014/jun/26/what-should-20-year-vision-for-science-mathematics-education-look-like
DetailsScience A level practicals face axe despite barage of criticism, says MP
Opposition from Royal Society and others should force a government rethink, says chair of Commons science and technology committee Andrew Miller http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/dec/23/science-a-level-practicals-mp-andrew-miller
DetailsUniversities ‘admitting more students with low A-levels’
The head of UCAS says the higher education system is becoming a “buyers’ market for applicants” as students get record numbers of offers from universities http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/11301884/Universities-admitting-more-students-with-low-A-levels.html
DetailsHow I taught myself three A-levels
Because she wasn’t thriving at school, one student decided to find her own way to learn – and discovered that you don’t need teachers to succeed in exams http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/dec/23/how-i-taught-myself-three-a-levels
DetailsThe latest trend sweeping the playground? Being tutored
Parents are increasingly supplementing their kids’ schooling with private tutors, but it does heap inequality on inequality http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/oct/08/latest-trend-playground-tutored-parents
DetailsWant to earn money while you study? Consider becoming a tutor
If you like teaching and know your university subject well, tutoring could be a good way to make money http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/dec/19/want-to-earn-money-while-you-study-consider-becoming-a-tutor
DetailsOnline learning: For the open-minded, an exciting multimedia experience awaits
Massive online open courses allow anybody to fit study into busy lives, use social media to enhance learning and trigger debate and, importantly, have fun http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/further/online-learning-for-the-openminded-an-exciting-multimedia-experience-awaits-9823432.html
DetailsThe top universities for research
Results from the Research Excellence Framework (REF) setting out standards of research at UK universities, shows that Oxford is still the best institution for research. Use our searchable league table to find out where your university ranks. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/11299261/League-tables-the-top-universities-for-research.html
DetailsProspect of higher salaries makes maths more attractive
Prospect of higher salaries makes maths more attractive. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/prospect-of-higher-salaries-makes-maths-more-attractive-9918880.html
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