Key stage 2

Research paper from the National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth (NAGTY) which evaluates the idea of raising gifted boys’ literacy standards and investigates the disparity between their attainment in mathematics and science subjects, and their writing ability. Includes the aims of the study, methodology, results and conclusion. Part of NAGTY strand 3 materials.

Report evaluates strategies, which have the potential to make a difference to boys’ (and girls’) learning, motivation and engagement with their schooling, and consequently to raise levels of academic achievement. Highlights dilemmas, which are implicit within the debate, explores different interpretations and perspectives about boys’ ‘under-achievement’, and challenges some common misconceptions.

Document lists the key findings from the Raising boys’ achievement project. Shows key findings from the exciting and innovative ways of raising achievement across a range of primary, secondary and special schools and focuses on the strategies employed by specific schools, which appear to be effective in raising boys’ achievement and reducing the gender gap, without affecting adversely girls’ academic performances. These key findings were published in August 2003, sponsored by the DCSF, and based at the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education.

Document emphasising that making links between curriculum subjects and areas of learning can deepen pupil’s understanding by providing opportunities to support learning. This document was produced in 2006.