What was happening in the UK in 2015? Justin Bieber was storming the charts with not one, not two, but three Number 1 hits. Dinosaurs were running amok again in Jurassic World. The polls opened for the general election. As all this was happening, school were preparing to update their KS3 science curriculum, in line […]
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New to Oxford Smart Activate. Find out more Oxford Smart Activate is the next evolution of the best-selling KS3 series, Activate. From the initial discussions of the Curriculum Development group, through to the testing phase with over 20 Pioneer Schools working with Year 7 groups, the development of Oxford Smart Activate has been a team effort. We wanted to shine a light on […]
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Read the latest installment in our #InspireWithScience series, where Will Heathcote, one of the authors of DP Physics, explores the relevance of DP Physics in the face of the global challenge of climate change. Will unravels the connections between the new DP Physics syllabus, and how it enables students to be scientifically literate when it comes to climate change.
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Hear from Gary Horner, one of the authors of DP Chemistry, as he discusses the relevance of DP Chemistry in the face of global warming. Gary dives into the connections between the syllabus and climate change, highlighting how a comprehensive understanding of chemistry equips students to address this issue. This blog is the part of […]
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Professional Development Lead Louise Pennington shares her experience of writing maths resources for Oxford University Press
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In our blog, literacy coordinator Thomas Hoole shares insight on how Oxford Smart Quest has made a difference in vocabulary development at Fisher More High School.
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Read Leader of Wellbeing and Positive Education Rhiannon Phillips-Bianco’s story and tips on embedding welfare in the classroom.
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To coincide with the publication of their new KS3 History title African Kingdoms, Aaron Wilkes, Katie Amery and Teni Gogo discuss why they introduced West African Kingdoms into their curriculums and give tips on teaching these.
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To coincide with the publication of their new KS3 History title The British Empire, Aaron Wilkes and Shalina Patel discuss the changes that have been happening within the KS3 History curriculum and suggest ways in which schools can incorporate these changes into their teaching of the British Empire.
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In this blog, Dr Andrew Chandler-Grevatt exemplifies how the KS3 science curriculum behind Oxford Smart Activate supports science departments to enact the recommended practices regarding intent, implementation and impact.
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