Ed Walsh: Practical assessment in GCSE Science
Ed Walsh discusses Ofqual's proposals for science practicals in the new GCSE qualification. Read More
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Ed Walsh on Secondary Science Education: Predictions for 2015
Now that the dust has settled after the New Year break, Ed Walsh offers up his predictions for secondary science education in 2015. What do you think? Let us know in the comment box below or on Twitter @freedomtoteach! Read More
Ed Walsh: A-level Science Reform
Ed Walsh looks at a few key changes in the new A-level science curriculum. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments box or @freedomtoteach. Read More
Ed Walsh: Form and function of testing at KS3
In his October blog, Ed Walsh looks at the different approaches to testing for measuring progress at Key Stage 3. Read More
Ed Walsh on Science
Ed looks at the benefit of building positive experiences from the outset - food for thought for the new programmes of study for science. Read More
Ed Walsh: Taking a closer look at the 2014 GCSE Science results
Ed Walsh looks at the effect of the recent policy changes on the 2014 GCSE results for Science. Read More
Secondary Science – Triple takes a dip
Ed Walsh reviews the effect of the new examination system on early entries and Triple Science. Read More
New subject criteria for KS4 Science
Ed Walsh gives an initial overview of the new GCSE Science subject criteria. What are your opinions on the changes? Let us know on Twitter @freedomtoteach! Read More
Science, entertainment and Gillian McKeith – Ed Walsh reports from the Education Show.
To the NEC for the Education Show. Actually this ended up on a slightly surreal note; the final day of the show coincided with Comic Con, to which many people went dressed as their favourite comic book characters. I had lunch next to a table full of Pokémon monsters and… Read More
Buzz Lightyear and assessment without levels
Ed Walsh on assessing progress at Key Stage 3 without the use of levels. Read More