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Reported weaknesses in GCSE science (biology) made by pupils at different approximate grades

The common difficulties identified for the biological aspects of the specifications are explored and are grouped according to both the approximate grade being attained by the pupil and the nature of the weakness. (DCSF ref: 00958-2009PDF-EN-01)

Science teaching unit: Explaining how electric circuits work

The Explaining how electric circuits work teaching sequence is designed for the early part of Key Stage 3. The overall aim of the sequence is for pupils to develop a meaningful understanding of a scientific model so that they are able to explain the working of electric circuits and can apply their knowledge to a range of simple series and parallel circuits. Ref: 00094-2008DVD-EN Publication date: February 2008

Science ICT consultancy package

Guidance on how to use consultancy support effectively to bring about improvement in the use of ICT to support science.

Resource finder

The science resource finder will help you to identify resources which will be most useful for you and your pupils, including exploring resources that help to address how pupils learn in science and aspects of what pupils need to know.

Reported weaknesses in GCSE science (chemistry) made by pupils at different approximate grades

The common difficulties identified in the chemical aspects of GCSE science are explored and are grouped according to both the approximate grade being attained by the pupil and the nature of the weakness (DCSF ref: 00958-2009PDF-EN-02)

Progression to post-16 science: interim report

Interim report into the factors that are influential in achieving high levels of take-up of science subjects.

Going for gold: securing attainment

The Going for gold: securing attainment booklet focuses on Wave 2 intervention by designing revision programmes to secure the learning of groups of pupils. This booklet is one of four self-study packs that are provided as part of a suite of materials to increase the number of pupils who reach Level 6+ at Key Stage 3 and A*/B at Key Stage 4 and used in conjunction with Creating a progress culture.

Ref: 00054-2008DVD-EN Publication date: November 2007

A condensed Key Stage 3: Supplementary Guidance - Science

This guidance is intended to help departments in planning to meet the National Curriculum requirements for science when they are designing a condensed Key Stage 3 curriculum. Ref: 1109-2005 Publication date: February 2003

Science teaching unit: Plant nutrition

One of a collection of documents demonstrating how interactive teaching supports meaningful learning in science through the teacher using different modes of interaction for different teaching purposes.

Ref: 00094-2008DVD-EN Publication date: February 2008

Science teaching unit: Modelling matter - the nature of bonding

The Modelling matter: the nature of bonding teaching sequence is designed for use at Key Stage 4. It links to the Secondary National Strategy Framework for Science yearly learning objectives and provides coverage of parts of the QCA Programme of Study for Science.