Sam Holyman outlines required practicals for GCSE and A-level Science specifications that they are studying, including why they are vital in the school curriculum.
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Most practical work in UK secondary schools follows a recipe-based formulaic approach which fails to teach students how to work independently or investigatively.
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In the cold and dark days of December and January the warmth of the summer months can seem a very long way away. As teachers, we know that the exam period comes around much sooner then we’d like. However, most of our students, who are entering their first official exam period, still think they have […]
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The recent changes in the exam system have required students and teachers to make some significant adjustments. With the first 9-1 exams over, now is a good time to reflect on the areas that students have found particularly challenging. One of these is the need for students to apply their knowledge to unfamiliar contexts. For […]
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As part of our regular Kerboodle updates we have produced some videos of the A Level Year 1 compulsory practicals. It is not always possible for a student to carry out all of the practicals; they may miss a practical session due to illness or timetabling issues. These videos enable students to see the practicals […]
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