What enables successful open-ended practical investigative work in the sciences post-16?
Issue 13 | Page 15 | Published Aug 2021
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Dunlop et al discuss how to manage effective open-ended investigative work, the learning benefits it brings for the learners involved, and how to link its benefits to the current A-level curriculum structures. The article also looks at the challenges faced by teachers implementing what can be a time-consuming activity in an already busy school year.
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