Talking science

By Alison Eley

Issue 116 | Page 26 | Published Jan 2011

Description

Following a project funded by the AstraZeneca Science Teaching Trust, the author discusses improving primary to secondary school transition through an argument-based approach to teaching science.

Talking Science

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