Category: Curriculum
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Back in 2018, many students complained about a question on carrots that, they said, had nothing to do with what they’d learned. Although exam boards certainly make mistakes, this osmosis question was perfectly justified. Simply swapping potatoes for carrots threw students into a pickle. Fragile Knowledge ‘Carrotgate’ is not a one-off. GCSEs now require 40…
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Why in England we’re unlikely to get the curriculum change we need.
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England’s science curriculum was built for the STEM-bound elite, not the 90 % who’ll never study science again. Before you cram more trivia, discover the ‘life-worthy test’ that declutters content and restores science’s relevance to every student.
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The Cinderella problem In Cinderella, the wicked stepmother tells her she can only go to the party once she’s done her chores. And of course the list is way too long complete. It’s much the same with the science curriculum. You never get to have a ball and teach the way you want to, because…
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