In an attempt to find some answers, schools in which A-level physics is thriving are compared with schools that are struggling to keep the subject
Alan Smithers
Ally Bull, with the NZCER science education team, shares a New Zealand example of how science assessment could be developed to assess thinking in s
Ally Bull
Andy Markwick sheds light on how Year 6 (aged 10-11) children can work scientifically with light and shadows.
Andy Markwick
At St Michael's RC School, we aim to develop in our students an understanding of the importance of scientific knowledge through the delivery o
Chris Colclough
Chris and Sally start off a three-part series looking at the issues of assessment that teachers face in the classroom.
Chris Harrison
Assessment for learning: how and why it works in primary classrooms.
Chris Harrison
The authors use their third article to discuss summative assessment, its uses, strengths and pitfalls.
Chris Harrison
Claire summarises which Assessment for Learning strategies are particularly relevant to primary science teaching and learning and describes how the
Claire Hodgson
The authors show how important it is to listen to children's views on assessment.
Collette Murphy
The authors describe how children worked with professional scientists to do environmental research in their local river.
Dewi Owen