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Naomi Hursthouse It is two years in to the cycle of teaching and examining the GCSE 9-1 English...
A-level Biology: Genetics, DNA, and Evolution
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The introduction of the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) means schools and teachers are...
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At this time of year many teachers will, hopefully, be approaching the end of teaching all the...
Asking the question: activity-led or working scientifically?
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The Jigsaw Classroom
Classrooms are puzzling places that can leave you in pieces. There is certainly plenty to pick up...
A century of biochemistry
Science is usually taught in school as three separate subjects, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. It...