Theme editorial: Science during primary secondary transition
Issue 362 | Page 17 | Published Sep 2016
Description
The issues and challenges for pupils and teachers raised and discussed in this special issue of School Science Review on science during primary secondary transition have exercised the minds of teachers, researchers and education departments in many countries for decades. The underlying aim of science education for pupils during transition from primary to secondary schooling continues to be continuity and progression in their learning.
More from this issue
This article reviews the use of'bridging units' in science to improve curriculum continuity during transition from primary to secondary...
This article focuses on the importance of activity-based teaching in understanding the mole concept and the vital role of basic mathematical...
Progression and continuity are cornerstones of the National Curriculum for England and yet it seems these slip after pupils transfer to secondary...