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Science 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

December 26, 2014Εducation NewsBy im8

Universities ‘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

December 26, 2014Εducation NewsBy im8

How 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

December 26, 2014Εducation NewsBy im8

The 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

December 22, 2014Εducation NewsBy im8

Want 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

December 22, 2014Εducation NewsBy im8

Online 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

 

December 19, 2014Εducation NewsBy im8

The 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

December 19, 2014Εducation NewsBy im8

Prospect 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

December 16, 2014Εducation NewsBy im8

Homework: a blessing, not a battleground

A new study has confirmed that homework is good for schoolchildren – and British pupils aren’t doing enough of it, says Boarding School Beak.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationopinion/11293912/Homework-a-blessing-not-a-battleground.html

December 15, 2014Εducation NewsBy im8

Welcome to Math and Physics Blog

Welcome to Math and Physics Blog

December 15, 2014Math and Physics BlogBy im8